differentiation

noun

Definition of differentiationnext
as in discrimination

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Recent Examples of differentiation As consumer budgets tighten, retail competition is heating up and brands need to give consumers a reason to spend by creating newness and differentiation. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026 When differentiation collapses, something has to break the tie, and that something is price. — Amir Tarighat, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Startlingly, the strikes appeared to move in a geographical line from the northeast to the southwest, flattening whole neighborhoods in a way that suggested little differentiation between civilian and military structures. — David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for differentiation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for differentiation
  1. discrimination
  2. separation
  3. demarcation
  4. distinction
Noun
  • Smith dealt with consistent criticism related to racial discrimination, excessive use-of-force by officers, officer accountability and a high homicide rate.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • Reviews published in the past few years show that racial discrimination is associated with a wide range of adverse outcomes, including depression, anxiety and other physical and mental health harms.
    — Aisha Nyandoro, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of discrimination
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  • The distinct work and life separation shown in ‘Severance’ stunts the development of both sides of the characters.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness were married for 27 years before announcing their separation in September 2023 and finalizing their divorce in June 2025.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 July 2026
Definition of separation
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  • Dokoupil had to work out kinks on air, in real time, and the program’s overall audience still rests below 4 million, a demarcation point for CBS News management in the past.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The statement reiterated Israel’s refusal to pull troops back to the original demarcation line defined by the October 2025 ceasefire agreement, which the Israeli military has since pushed farther into Gaza.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of demarcation
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  • This of course gives the Charger the unenviable distinction of being a vehicle that is both statistically more dangerous to be inside in the event of a crash, as well as increasing the chances of another driver dying whenever one is involved.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 30 July 2026
  • The distinction is important for the development of useful quantum computers.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
Definition of distinction

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“Differentiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differentiation. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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