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Definition of differentiator
differentiator
/ˌdɪf.əˈrɛn.ʃi.eɪ.tɚ/
dif · fer · en · ti · a · tor
Plural:differentiators
•Adjective:differentiating
differentiator Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
6
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1
A feature, factor, or characteristic that distinguishes one person, thing, or product from others, especially in business or marketing.
Example
"Superior customer service proved to be the key differentiator in the crowded telecommunications market."
2
An electronic circuit designed so that its output is proportional to the rate of change (derivative) of its input signal.
Example
"The engineer added a capacitive differentiator to the circuit to convert the triangular waveform into a square wave."
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Differentiator. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/differentiator