Meaning of differentiate

Definition of differentiate

(verb) mark as different; "We distinguish several kinds of maple"
be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense; "His modesty distinguishes him from his peers"
calculate a derivative; take the derivative
become different during development; "cells differentiate"
evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment

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