differentiation

noun

Definition of differentiationnext
as in discrimination

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Recent Examples of differentiation Arendt insisted that modern antisemitism was rooted in reversing processes of social differentiation. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026 In this light, tech advancements like Tuesday’s announcement represent an attempt to limit the differentiation from traditional filmmaking — and consumer fallout in the process. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026 Use a combination of different types of chocolate for a nice differentiation in texture and sweetness. — Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for differentiation
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  1. discrimination
  2. separation
  3. demarcation
  4. distinction
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  • Tayfun Coskun / Anadolu via Getty Images Two former Golden State Warriors employees have sued the NBA franchise, alleging gender, age and race-based discrimination, workplace harassment and retaliation tied to their terminations.
    — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • For now, families say their children have to manage the judgement that comes with HIV, which can translate to discrimination against them and their siblings.
    — Betsy Joles, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of discrimination
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  • The burst and ability to create separation jumped out, as did his calm and composed finish, all at seemingly peak speed.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
  • This direct separation reduces the total volume of fuel processing equipment by more than ninety percent, while significantly shrinking the amount of hazardous radioactive tritium that a plant must keep on site.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of separation
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  • There were no fences or other land-ownership demarcations on the steep slope covered by grass, stunted junipers, and large rocks.
    — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Authorities confirmed their presence in Mato Grosso state in 1999, but only completed the physical demarcation of their territory, mapping it out earlier this month.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of demarcation
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  • That distinction could become central to Maduro’s attempt to separate his case from that of former Panamanian strongman Manuel Noriega, one of the closest historical comparisons.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
  • That distinction becomes important as benchmarks approach their ceilings.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of distinction

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