Meaning of the word differentiation in English

What does differentiation mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

differentiation

US /ˌdɪf.ə.ren.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌdɪf.ər.en.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

the process of distinguishing between two or more things or people

Example:
The company's success depends on its product differentiation in the market.
There is a clear differentiation between the two species.
2.

the modification of parts of the body for the performance of particular functions

Example:
Cellular differentiation is crucial for the development of complex organisms.
The study focused on the differentiation of stem cells into various tissue types.
3.

the process of calculating a derivative

Example:
In calculus, differentiation is the inverse operation of integration.
He struggled with the concept of differentiation in his math class.