Differenzieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Differenzieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to differentiate", "to distinguish" or "to discriminate".

Essential properties of "differenzieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: differenzieren
Simple past: differenzierte
Participle: differenziert

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regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "differenzieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To distinguish or differentiate"

Definition: "To distinguish or establish differences between things or concepts."
Translation(s): to differentiate, to distinguish, to discriminate
Synonym(s): unterscheiden, abgrenzen, auseinanderhalten
Related word(s): Unterscheidung, Differenzierung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Lehrer muss differenzieren, um die Bedürfnisse aller Schüler zu erfüllen.The teacher must differentiate to meet the needs of all students.
Es ist wichtig, zwischen Fakten und Meinungen zu differenzieren.It is important to differentiate between facts and opinions.
Die Firma versucht, sich durch innovative Produkte von der Konkurrenz zu differenzieren.The company tries to differentiate itself from the competition through innovative products.

2.) "To calculate the derivative of a function (mathematics)"

Definition: "In mathematics, to calculate the derivative of a function."
Translation(s): to differentiate (mathematics), to derive
Synonym(s): ableiten
Related word(s): Differentialrechnung, Ableitung

📝 Some usage examples:

In der Mathematik lernen wir, wie man Funktionen differenziert.In mathematics, we learn how to differentiate functions.
Um die Steigung an einem bestimmten Punkt zu finden, müssen wir die Funktion differenzieren.To find the slope at a certain point, we need to differentiate the function.
Bevor wir integrieren können, müssen wir zuerst differenzieren.Before we can integrate, we must first differentiate.

3.) "To develop distinct characteristics in cells or tissues (biology)"

Definition: "In biology, to develop distinct characteristics in cells or tissues."
Translation(s): to differentiate (biology), to specialize
Synonym(s): spezialisieren, entwickeln
Related word(s): Zelldifferenzierung, Entwicklung

📝 Some usage examples:

Stammzellen können sich zu verschiedenen Zelltypen differenzieren.Stem cells can differentiate into various cell types.
Während der Embryonalentwicklung beginnen sich die Zellen zu differenzieren.During embryonic development, cells begin to differentiate.
Forscher untersuchen, wie sich Krebszellen differenzieren.Researchers are investigating how cancer cells differentiate.

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