differentiation

noun

Definition of differentiationnext
as in discrimination

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Recent Examples of differentiation Despite a high failure rate for AI pilot projects, successful unique AI solutions offer robust differentiation. — Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 That differentiation in its view lies in exclusivity, a focus on emerging designers and a stronger editorial point of view. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for differentiation
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  1. discrimination
  2. separation
  3. demarcation
  4. distinction
Noun
  • The order has led the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to drop discrimination cases on behalf of some workers.
    — Barbara Ortutay, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • The county months later terminated Leopold for cause after an unrelated workplace discrimination and harassment complaint, saying the decision was not related to the fatal crash.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of discrimination
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  • Following its separation from the city, GLAZA executives hope the nonprofit can work in the animal conservation efforts in Southern California.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • Each boat also carries onboard sensors, processing hardware, and an innovative magnetic latching mechanism that enables autonomous connection and separation from neighboring robots.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Definition of separation
Noun
  • There's a demarcation between those two and the rest of the center group.
    — Max Bultman, New York Times, 19 June 2026
  • LaBarge frequently interrupts the telling to braid her narrative so tautly with those of others that their language blurs together, quotation marks vanishing, lines of demarcation eroding.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
Definition of demarcation
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  • Some make a distinction between temporary discomfort – such as anxiety or difficult emotions during meditation – and lasting harm, such as worsening mental health symptoms.
    — Ronald S. Green, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
  • Pica and compulsive tendencies There’s an important distinction between chewing and pica in cats.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
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