differentiate
US /ˌdɪf.əˈren.ʃi.eɪt/
UK /ˌdɪf.əˈren.ʃi.eɪt/
1.
recognize or ascertain what makes (someone or something) different
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It's hard to differentiate between the two identical twins.
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We need to differentiate our product from the competition.
2.
make or become different in the process of growth or development
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Cells begin to differentiate into specialized tissues.
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The species has differentiated into several distinct forms.