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
Noun
  • But administrative burdens are a technology of annoyance, degradation, discrimination, and needless extraction.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The office was looking for someone who has done work for the city and who may have been the victim of discrimination.
    — Jack Harvel August 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 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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  • Corruption talk blurs the distinctions between these three distinct things.
    — Robert Boatright, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
  • For Leo, that distinction comes from making the highly recognizable papal wardrobe part of his own public style.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of distinction

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