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Synonyms
dif·fer·en·ti·ate (dĭf́ə-rĕńshē-āt́)

verb: -at·ed, -at·ing, -ates. 

transitive verb 

  1. To constitute the distinction between: subspecies that are differentiated by the markings on their wings.
  2. To perceive or show the difference in or between; discriminate.
  3. To make different by alteration or modification.
  4. Mathematics To calculate the derivative or differential of (a function).

intransitive verb 

  1. To become distinct or specialized; acquire a different character.
  2. To make distinctions; discriminate.
  3. Biology To undergo differentiation.