differentiate
Recognize the differences
To differentiate is to recognize or establish distinctions between things: It's hard to differentiate the twins.
In biology, cells differentiate when they develop specialized functions from an undifferentiated state.
In calculus, to differentiate is to find the derivative of a function.
The common thread is marking or becoming distinct—whether perceiving differences, developing them, or calculating rates of change.
Recognize as distinct
- discriminateTreat unequally based on category
- discernPerceive with careful attention
- tell apartRecognize differences between
- contrastNotable difference between things
compare · juxtapose · separate · demarcate · delineate · set apart · mark off · parse
Perceive as known
- classifyArrange by shared traits
- categorizeAssign to distinct groups
- sortMethod of ordering
- gradeClassification by rank
rank · label · tag · catalog · characterize · typify · designate · pinpoint
Obtain from a source
- calculateDetermine through math
- computeDetermine by calculation
- derivativeFunction's rate of change
- calculusMathematical analysis system
integrate · rate of change · slope · tangent · gradient · function · equation · variable
Alter to fit preferences
- personalizeAdapt for one user
- tailorClothing alteration professional
- specializeFocus on particular field
- particularizeState in detail
singularize · stylize · adapt · modify · unique · distinctive · signature · idiosyncratic
Cause gradual growth
- matureFully grown or developed
- specializeFocus on particular field
- transformChange completely in form
- evolveChange gradually over time
morph · cell division · stem cells · tissue formation · embryonic · morphogenesis · proliferate · adapt
distinguish
Recognize as distinct
- discriminateTreat unequally based on category
- discernPerceive with careful attention
- tell apartRecognize differences between
contrast · compare · juxtapose · separate · demarcate · delineate · set apart · mark off · parse · segregate
recognize
Perceive as known
- classifyArrange by shared traits
- categorizeAssign to distinct groups
- sortMethod of ordering
grade · rank · label · tag · catalog · characterize · typify · designate · pinpoint · specify
derive
Obtain from a source
- calculateDetermine through math
- computeDetermine by calculation
- derivativeFunction's rate of change
calculus · integrate · rate of change · slope · tangent · gradient · function · equation · variable · instantaneous
customize
Alter to fit preferences
- personalizeAdapt for one user
- tailorClothing alteration professional
- specializeFocus on particular field
particularize · singularize · stylize · adapt · modify · unique · distinctive · signature · idiosyncratic · peculiar
develop
Cause gradual growth
- matureFully grown or developed
- specializeFocus on particular field
- transformChange completely in form
evolve · morph · cell division · stem cells · tissue formation · embryonic · morphogenesis · proliferate · adapt · modify
- math verbsadd, adds, subtract, subtracts, multiply
- comparison verbscompare, contrast, distinguish, juxtapose, liken
- biology verbsgrow, divide, reproduce, evolve, mutate
- educational standardslearning objectives, learning outcomes, curriculum standards, performance standards, benchmarks
- organizecategorize, classify, sort, arrange, group
- analysisanalyze, analysis, evaluate, data analysis, examine
differentiateconflate
Merge distinct elements
confuse · confound · lump together · equate · mistake
differentiateintegrate
Combine into unified whole
unify · merge · combine · homogenize · standardize
differentiategeneralize
Make broadly applicable
universalize · lump together · standardize · equate · level
- differential equationsEquations containing derivatives
- goal differentialScored minus conceded
- shift differentialExtra pay for undesirable hours
- differential calculusStudy of instantaneous rates
- point differentialScoring gap between opponents
- differential growthUnequal rates of enlargement
transdifferentiation, differential, differentiation, differentiating, differentiated, undifferentiated, differentiates, differentiator, differentiable