CEFR C1

differentiating

verb

Meaning

Recognizing or establishing the specific qualities that distinguish one thing from another.

Examples

The software is capable of differentiating between human speech and background noise.
Differentiating between these two species requires a close examination of their leaf structures.

Synonyms: telling apart, distinguishing, discriminating, discerning

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differentiating (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: ˌdɪfəˈrenʃieɪtɪŋ

Definition

Recognizing or establishing the specific qualities that distinguish one thing from another.

Examples

The software is capable of differentiating between human speech and background noise.
Differentiating between these two species requires a close examination of their leaf structures.
She spent years differentiating herself from her competitors by offering unique, personalized services.

How to Use differentiating

differentiate between (prepositional phrase): to identify the difference between two or more things — "It is hard to differentiate between the two twins."
differentiate from (prepositional phrase): to make something appear distinct from something else — "The brand's unique design helps differentiate it from its rivals."

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