differentiate vs specialize

specialize vs differentiate

differentiate and specialize both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
differentiate	No	No	Yes	No
specialize	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, differentiate and specialize are synonyms defined as:

differentiate and specialize: evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment

Other synonyms of differentiate include specialise, speciate.

differentiate (verb)	specialize (verb)
become distinct and acquire a different character	become more focused on an area of activity or field of study
become different during development	suit to a special purpose
evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment	evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment
calculate a derivative; take the derivative	be specific about
mark as different	devote oneself to a special area of work
be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense

Difference between differentiate and specialize

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