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differentiation

[dif-uh-ren-shee-ey-shuhn] / ˌdɪf əˌrɛn ʃiˈeɪ ʃən /


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In “The One and the Ninety-Nine,” Mr. Burgis claims that “each of us is torn between belonging and differentiation, and few ever learn to manage that tension.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

The reaction of the market to these announcements, however, showed little differentiation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

It's useful to think about what will remain strong sources of differentiation: ownership of physical resources; large social networks; proprietary data; high customer switching costs; strong distribution channels; intellectual property; talent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Some were linked to retinoic acid, an active metabolite of vitamin A that is known to promote neuronal differentiation.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Newton’s method of differentiation was based on a notational trick: he let the fluxions change, but he only let them change infinitesimally.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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