differentiation

A noun referring to the act or process of distinguishing or making something distinct, with specific applications in mathematics (finding a derivative) and biology (specialization of cells or body parts for particular functions).

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие или процесс различения или придания чему-либо отличительных черт, с особым применением в математике (нахождение производной) и биологии (специализация клеток или частей тела для определённых функций).esSustantivo que denota la acción o proceso de distinguir o hacer que algo sea diferente, con aplicación especial en matemáticas (cálculo de la derivada) y biología (especialización de células o partes del cuerpo para funciones determinadas).frNom désignant l'action ou le processus de distinguer ou de rendre distinct, avec des applications particulières en mathématiques (calcul de la dérivée) et en biologie (spécialisation des cellules ou des parties du corps à des fonctions déterminées).deSubstantiv, das den Vorgang oder Prozess des Unterscheidens oder des Verleihens unterscheidender Merkmale bezeichnet, mit besonderer Verwendung in der Mathematik (Ableitung) und Biologie (Spezialisierung von Zellen oder Körperteilen für bestimmte Funktionen).ptSubstantivo que designa a ação ou o processo de distinguir, diferenciar ou de atribuir características distintas a algo, com usos específicos na matemática (cálculo de derivadas) e na biologia (especialização de células ou partes do corpo para funções determinadas).zh名词，指区分或辨别事物，或使某物具有独特特征的过程；在数学中特指求导，在生物学中特指细胞或身体部位为特定功能而发生的特化。arاسم يدل على عملية التمييز بين الأشياء أو إعطائها خصائص مميزة، ويُستعمل بوجه خاص في الرياضيات للدلالة على إيجاد المشتقة، وفي الأحياء على تخصص الخلايا أو الأعضاء لوظائف معينة.

1. Distinction or discrimination B2 formal

   The act of recognizing or showing that two or more things are different or distinct.

   • The differentiation between the two species is based on their DNA.
   • Clear differentiation of roles helps avoid confusion in a team.
   • The teacher emphasized the differentiation between fact and opinion.

   ruРазличениеesDistinción o discriminaciónfrdistinctiondeUnterscheidungptDiferenciaçãozh区分arالتمييز

   Synonymes: discriminationdistinctionseparation

   Antonymes: assimilationhomogenizationintegrationsamenessunification

2. Mathematical derivative C1 formal scientific

   The mathematical process of finding the derivative of a function, which measures the rate at which a quantity changes.

   • Differentiation is a fundamental concept in calculus.
   • The student solved the problem using implicit differentiation.
   • Understanding differentiation is essential for studying physics and engineering.

   ruДифференцированиеesDerivación (matemática)frDérivationdeDifferenziationptDiferenciaçãozh微分arالتفاضل

   Synonymes: derivation

3. Biological specialization C1 formal scientific

   The process by which cells or body parts become specialized to perform a particular function.

   • Cell differentiation is crucial for the development of complex organisms.
   • The differentiation of stem cells into nerve cells is a key area of research.
   • In biology, differentiation allows for the formation of distinct tissues and organs.

   ruДифференциацияesDiferenciación celularfrDifférenciation cellulairedeDifferenzierungptDiferenciaçãozh分化arالتمايز

   Synonymes: specialization

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• differentiations' possessive plural form
• differentiation's possessive singular form