differentiate
verbTo recognize or show the features that make things distinct.
Recognize or show differences
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Clear all filtersTo recognize or show the features that make things distinct.
Recognize or show differences
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A lack of interest, concern, or strong preference.
Lack of interest or concern
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Showing little interest, concern, or preference.
To become accustomed to a different environment or set of conditions.
Something that differs from what is usual or expected.
Showing little interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
Lacking interest or concern
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A lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
Clearly visible or understandable; also seeming true although the reality may differ.
Clearly evident
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The distance between what someone hopes to attain and their present resources or circumstances.
Distance between hopes and circumstances
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The division of investments among different types of assets, such as stocks, bonds, and cash.
Different from the usual pattern or type.
Unlike the usual type
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Showing an unfeeling disregard for other people's difficulties.
To reduce hostility and gain goodwill by persuasion or resolving differences.
A departure from an expected course, standard, or pattern.
Departure from a standard
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Able to notice and judge important differences or qualities.
Showing keen judgment
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A difference or inconsistency between things that should agree.
Difference where agreement is expected
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Able to recognize fine differences in quality or character.
Sensitive to fine distinctions
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Treating someone or something as unworthy of serious consideration.
Different in kind or difficult to compare directly.
A substantial difference or inequality.
Different in important qualities or characteristics.
Clearly separate or different; also readily noticed or understood.
Separate or different
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A difference that sets things apart, or an achievement that makes someone stand out.
Difference that separates
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Having a quality that makes someone or something recognizable and different from others.
Readily recognizable
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