differentiate

verb

1. mark as different"We distinguish several kinds of maple"
2. be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense"His modesty distinguishes him from his peers"
3. calculate a derivative; take the derivative
4. become different during development"cells differentiate"
5. evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment
6. become distinct and acquire a different character