differentiator

American  

[dif-uh-ren-shee-ey-ter] / ˌdɪf əˈrɛn ʃiˌeɪ tər /

noun

1. a person or thing that differentiates.

2. Computers. an electronic device whose output signal is proportional to the derivative of its input signal.

3. Electricity, Electronics. a transducer or circuit differentiatorcircuit whose output is proportional to the rate of change of the input signal.

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Etymology

Origin of differentiator

First recorded in 1885–90; differentiate + -or ²

Example Sentences

Now, in the throes of the AI boom, “memory has become a key differentiator within hardware systems,” and companies like Micron are set to reap the benefits of having more high-performance products.

From Barron's

Now, in the throes of the AI boom, “memory has become a key differentiator within hardware systems,” and companies like Micron are set to reap the benefits of having more high-performance products.

From Barron's

Here’s the main differentiator: Spousal benefits do not include delayed credits.

From MarketWatch

Having a good network connection is no longer a differentiator—and that is forcing the telecom to try to find another way to standout amid a competitive landscape.

From Barron's

Has F1 succeeded in creating a situation where each driver's performance over a weekend is a bigger differentiator than in the past, and does the upcoming regulation change threaten this balance?

From BBC