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differentiation

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


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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

Students’ concerns prompted administrators to delay implementation until fall of 2027, not this fall as originally planned, so professors have time to redesign exams to allow for more differentiation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Meta isn’t helped by the fact that it doesn’t have a cloud business, either, and huge amounts begin raking in by its Mag Seven rivals suggest an even greater level of differentiation going forward.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The property was described as a shared residential and clinical space with "little to no differentiation between the two", which was "dirty and unhygienic".

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

They are generally speaking as mistrustful of wizards as they are of Muggles and indeed seem to make little differentiation between us.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling




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