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

Meanwhile, humanoid robots’ “brains” will rise in importance in 2026, as model capability becomes the key differentiator, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The major differentiator was starting with a clean sheet of paper. That was the secret sauce," explains Mr Hogan.

From BBC

Fintech names seem to view scale as a differentiator in a world where the barriers to entry for equities and crypto trading are eroding.

From Barron's

Fintech names seem to view scale as a differentiator in a world where the barrier to entry for equities and crypto trading is eroding.

From Barron's

“Our value and scale advantages will remain a differentiator, while our new brand campaign and e-commerce site will drive deliciousness and improved experiences,” Weiner said.

From The Wall Street Journal