differentiate

(verb) mark as different. Synonyms: distinguish, separate, secern, secernate, severalize, severalise, tell, tell apart. Examples: "We distinguish several kinds of maple."

(verb) be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense. Synonyms: distinguish, mark. Examples: "His modesty distinguishes him from his peers."

(verb) calculate a derivative; take the derivative.

(verb) become different during development. Examples: "Cells differentiate."

(verb) evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment. Synonyms: speciate, specialize, specialise.

(verb) become distinct and acquire a different character.