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   Dis·tinc·tion

   /dəˈstiNG(k)SH(ə)n/

   

   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 things or people into different groups according to their attributes or characteristics: "these procedures were to be applied to all births, without distinction"
   • 2. excellence that sets someone or something apart from others: "a novelist of distinction" Similar importancesignificancenoteconsequenceaccountrenownfamecelebrityprominenceeminencepreeminencereputereputationhonorprestigestatushigh standingillustriousnessnamemarkrankmeritworthgreatnessexcellencegloryqualitysuperiorityOpposite mediocrity
   • ▪ a decoration or honor awarded to someone in recognition of outstanding achievement: "he gained the highest distinction awarded for excellence in photography" Similar honorcreditexcellencemerit
   • ▪ recognition of outstanding achievement, such as on an examination: "I made a distinction in Greek"

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

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   distinction. noun. /dɪˈstɪŋkʃn/. [countable] distinction (between A and B) a clear difference or contrast especially between people or things that are similar or related distinctions between traditional and modern societies Philosophers did not use to make a distinction between arts and science.

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   DISTINCTION definition: 1. a difference between two similar things: 2. a quality or fact that makes someone or something…. Learn more.

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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.