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Definition of differentiator

differentiator

/ˌdɪf.əˈrɛn.ʃi.eɪ.tɚ/
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Plural:differentiators
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Adjective:differentiating
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differentiator Lexical Profile

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• noun

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."

• Rhymes for differentiator

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Differentiator. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/differentiator
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