What does "differentiate" mean?

Differentiate: To express the specific difference of; to describe the properties of (a thing) whereby it is differenced from another of the same class; to discriminate. Earle.

Additional senses

  1. 2.(Math.) To obtain the differential, or differential coefficient, of; as, to differentiate an algebraic expression, or an equation.
  2. 3.To acquire a distinct and separate character. Huxley.

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