differentiation

Derived from the Latin 'differentiatio', which combines 'differre' (to differ) and the suffix '-ation'.

NOUN (1)

[/ˌdɪf.ə.rɛn.tʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/^en-US]

Synonyms distinction formal , differencing , segregation

Antonyms homogeneity , sameness

the process or action of distinguishing between two or more items, concepts, or individuals; the recognition of differences.

plural
differentiations

The differentiation of the product helped it stand out in a competitive market.
In biology, differentiation refers to the process by which cells develop different functions.
The teacher emphasized the differentiation of instruction to meet the diverse needs of students.