differentiator
Americannoun
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a person or thing that differentiates.
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Computers. an electronic device whose output signal is proportional to the derivative of its input signal.
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Electricity, Electronics. a transducer or circuit differentiatorcircuit whose output is proportional to the rate of change of the input signal.
Etymology
Origin of differentiator
First recorded in 1885–90; differentiate + -or 2
Example Sentences
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So this may a good entry point for American Express, whose reputation for good customer service remains “a differentiator for them within the industry,” Sykes said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 12, 2026
In a crowded and competitive market, long-term adherence – shaped as much by tolerability as by efficacy – is probably a critical differentiator.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026
“The differentiator is the service,” said Julie Fussner, chief executive of Wisconsin-based Culver’s, which operates 1,066 locations across 26 states.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
“Consequently, AppFolio does not appear vulnerable to significant financial pressures related to AI dislocation—a key differentiator relative to some SaaS stocks that have declined in value recently.”
From Barron's ● Mar. 26, 2026
Besides the action of the thyroid as energizer, lubricator, and growth catalyzer, it has a remarkable power as a differentiator of tissues.
From The Glands Regulating Personality by Berman, Louis, M.D.
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