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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"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
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
"The network used what it had learned to compare how 16 descriptors differentiated between LDL and HDL structures at different temperatures," reports Nobuyuki Matubayasi, senior author.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026
Myricx Bio’s approach delivers differentiated cancer-killing mechanisms directly to tumor cells, Novartis said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Handbook of differentiated instruction using the multiple intelligences.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
