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   distinction

   /dɪˈstɪŋ(k)ʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a difference or contrast between similar things or people: "there is a sharp distinction between what is work and what is leisure" Similar differencecontrastdissimilaritydissimilitudedivergencevariancevariationdivisionseparationdifferentiationcontradistinctiondiscriminationsegregationdividing linegulfgapchasmOpposite similarity
   • ▪ the separation of people or things into different groups according to their characteristics: "high interest rates strike down, without distinction, small businesses and the unemployed"
   • 2. excellence that sets someone or something apart from others: "a novelist of distinction" Similar importancesignificancenoteconsequenceaccountrenownfamecelebrityprominenceeminencepre-eminencereputereputationhonourprestigestatushigh standingillustriousnessnamemarkrankmeritworthgreatnessexcellencegloryqualitysuperiorityOpposite mediocrity
   • ▪ a decoration or honour awarded to someone: "he gained the highest distinction awarded for excellence in photography" Similar honourcreditexcellencemerit
   • ▪ a grade in an examination denoting excellence: "she gained a distinction in her diploma"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘subdivision, category’): via Old French from Latin distinctio(n-), from the verb distinguere (see distinguish).

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   The meaning of DISTINCTION is the act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference; also : the difference distinguished. How to use distinction in a sentence.

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   to make a distinction between right and wrong. a discrimination made between things as different; special regard or favoritism: Death comes to all without distinction. condition of being different; difference: There is a distinction between what he says and what he does. Antonyms: resemblance.

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   Distinction means being set apart, often by excellence. When things are distinct from one another, they are different. It is the distinctions that make them this way.

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   1. the act or an instance of distinguishing or differentiating. 2. a distinguishing feature. 3. the state of being different or distinguishable. 4. special honour, recognition, or fame. 5. excellence of character; distinctive qualities: a man of distinction. 6. distinguished appearance.

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   A distinction is a special award or honour that is given to someone because of their very high level of achievement. The order was created in 1902 as a special distinction for eminent men and women. I did an M.A. at Liverpool University in Latin American Studies and got a distinction.

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   [countable, uncountable] a special mark or award that is given to somebody, especially a student, for excellent work. Naomi got a distinction in maths. with distinction He graduated with distinction. Word Origin. Idioms. a distinction without a difference.

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    distinction meaning, definition, what is distinction: a clear difference or separation between...: Learn more.