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differentiation

[/ˌdɪfərənʃiˈeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: differentiations
diferenciação
1. The process of becoming different or distinctive; the act of distinguishing between things
The differentiation between the two products is their price point.
A diferenciação entre os dois produtos é o seu preço.
2. In mathematics, the process of finding the derivative of a function
Differentiation is a fundamental concept in calculus.
A diferenciação é um conceito fundamental no cálculo.
3. In biology, the process by which cells become specialized in form and function
Cell differentiation occurs during embryonic development.
A diferenciação celular ocorre durante o desenvolvimento embrionário.
4. In business, the strategy of making a product or service distinct from competitors
Product differentiation is key to competitive advantage.
A diferenciação de produtos é essencial para vantagem competitiva.
Synonyms
distinctiondiscriminationdifferentiationspecialization
Antonyms
unificationhomogenizationintegration

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
diferenciação
Standard term used across all contexts
Rio de Janeiro
diferenciação
No regional variation
São Paulo
diferenciação
No regional variation
Portugal
diferenciação
Same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

differentiation strategy
product differentiation
market differentiation
cellular differentiation
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