key term - Differentiate

Definition

Differentiation refers to finding the derivative of a function. It measures how quickly or slowly a quantity changes at any given point and provides information about its slope or rate of change.

Related terms

Derivative:

The derivative of a function represents its rate of change at any given point and is found through the process of differentiation.

Tangent Line:

A line that touches a curve at only one point, representing the instantaneous rate of change (slope) of the curve at that point.

Chain Rule:

A rule used in calculus to find the derivative of composite functions by combining derivatives of individual functions.