differentiate

To recognize or identify what makes something different from others; to make something distinct.

• differentiation/ˌdɪfəˌrɛnʃiˈeɪʃən/(n)区分

• differentiate between
• differentiate from
• product differentiation
• clearly differentiate
• hard to differentiate

1. 1.It's difficult to differentiate between the two species without a microscope. (tell apart)
2. 2.The company differentiates itself through superior customer service. (make distinct)

• distinguish/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/— to recognise differences — very close
• discriminate/dɪˈskrɪmɪneɪt/— to recognise fine distinctions — careful: also means unfair treatment
• discern/dɪˈsɜːrn/— to perceive subtle differences

from Latin "differentia" (difference) — "differre" (to carry apart) — dis- (apart) + ferre (to carry)