Differentiate vs Distinguish

Differentiate  chỉ sự khác biệt tạo nên tính duy nhất còn Distinguish là những đặc điểm để phân biệt giữa 2 thứ .

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Distinguish means unique, whereas differentiate means difference. 

Ex: I can't tell the difference between the twins. They look exactly alike. Neither has a distinguishing mark that tells them apart.

• distinguish refers to a unique characteristic, usually perceived with the senses.
  • differentiate
    • list the characteristics that make them different
  • distinguish
    • list the characteristics that make them unique