Meaning of the word differentiate in English

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differentiate

US /ˌdɪf.əˈren.ʃi.eɪt/
UK /ˌdɪf.əˈren.ʃi.eɪt/
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Verb

1.

recognize or ascertain what makes (someone or something) different

Example:
It's hard to differentiate between the two identical twins.
We need to differentiate our product from the competition.
2.

make or become different in the process of growth or development

Example:
Cells begin to differentiate into specialized tissues.
The species has differentiated into several distinct forms.
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