2022-02-07 ศัพท์ น่าสับสน - Set – D - differentiate & distinguish

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2022-02-07

ศัพท์ น่าสับสน - Set – D - differentiate & distinguish

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Dictionary.com:

ออกเสียง differentiate =”dif-uh-REN-shee-yet”

ออกเสียง distinguish = “dih-STING-gwish” 

 

Dictionary of Problem Words and Expressions:

differentiate & distinguish

Each of these words suggests 

an attempt to note and analyze 

characteristic features of some item or person.

 

Differentiate involves pointing out exactly and in detail 

the differences or partial similarities of two things being considered: 

“It is difficult to differentiate between the symptoms of pneumonia and influenza.” 

“One who takes up the study of cells must quickly learn to differentiate among them in size and structure.”

 

Distinguish has much the same meaning as differentiate 

but implies general recognition of characteristics 

that establish the identity of something 

without giving attention to specific details: 

“It is easy to distinguish an elephant from a buffalo.”

 

Dictionary.com:

SYNONYM STUDY FOR DISTINGUISH

Distinguish, differentiate, discriminate 

suggest an attempt to analyze characteristic features 

or qualities of things. 

 

To distinguish is to recognize the characteristic features belonging to a thing: 

to distinguish a light cruiser from a heavy cruiser. 

 

To discriminate is to perceive the particular, nice,

or exact differences between things, 

to determine wherein these differences consist, 

and to estimate their significance: 

to discriminate prejudiced from unprejudiced testimony. 

 

To differentiate is to point out exactly and in detail 

the differences between (usually) two things: 

The symptoms of both diseases are so similar that it is hard to differentiate one from another.