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tell the difference

VERB
discriminate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assess discern distinguish between evaluate narrow down segregate specify
STRONG
collate compare contradistinguish contrast extricate judge know note perceive remark separate sever severalize sift
WEAK
difference discrepate know what's what make out split hairs tell apart
Antonyms
STRONG
combine join misinterpret misunderstand neglect unite
WEAK
confuse mix up

Example Sentences

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People can tell the difference between making a decision and delegating it to a system.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Asked whether a customer could tell the difference, Mariani said: "It is very difficult for a member of the public that is not a trained fish biologist to identify one fillet from another."

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

For example, you can easily tell the difference between having dinner with a friend and attending a business meeting with that same person.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

If it’s dark, it may be difficult to tell the difference between a water gun and a real firearm, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

“One who cannot tell the difference between lilac and hydrangea can hardly speculate about such things.”

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool