differentiate
verb (used with object)
to form or mark differently from other such things; distinguish.
differentiated
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past participleof differentiate.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof differentiate.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
differentiateverb (used with object)to form or mark differently from other such things; distinguish.
Example Sentences
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“With improved terms and additional acreage, we are strengthening a portfolio that we believe can deliver attractive low-cost oil growth, support energy supply and create differentiated long-term value,” Chevron CEO Mike Wirth says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
"EasyJet is a leader in European aviation, having built a differentiated market position through its compelling customer proposition, expansive network and strong brand," said Alex van Hoek, partner and European private equity lead at Apollo.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Instead, its leading firms compete through innovation, producing highly differentiated, technology-intensive components that occupy critical positions in the global AI supply chain.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
In a statement, Apollo described EasyJet as "one of the most attractive businesses in the global aviation sector and a highly differentiated franchise with significant long-term growth potential".
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
I’d bet a month’s pay that an eighth-grade boy had been chosen at absolute random and dropped into the top academy for differentiated instruction in the state.
From "Ungifted" by Gordon Korman
