distinction
playSimple Definition of distinction
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: a difference that you can see, hear, smell, feel, etc. : a noticeable difference between things or people
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: the separation of people or things into different groups
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: importance, excellence, or achievement
Full Definition of distinction
2 : the distinguishing of a difference <without distinction as to race, sex, or religion>; also : the difference distinguished <the distinction between imply and infer>
3 : something that distinguishes <regional distinctions>
4 : the quality or state of being distinguishable <no distinction of facial features in the twins>
5 a : the quality or state of being distinguished or worthy <a politician of some distinction> b : special honor or recognition <took a law degree with distinction> <won many distinctions> c : an accomplishment that sets one apart <the distinction of being the oldest to win the title>
Examples of distinction in a sentence
There are no obvious distinctions between the two designs.
She made a distinction between the words “less” and “fewer.”
He was raised in a small town of no great distinction.
Her talents gave distinction to the work.
13th Century
First Known Use of distinction
13th century
DISTINCTION Defined for Kids
distinction
playDefinition of distinction for Students
1 : difference 1 <the distinction between right and wrong>
2 : the act of seeing or pointing out a difference <He made a distinction between the two words.>
3 : great worth : excellence <a writer of distinction>
4 : something that makes a person or thing special or different <Our house has the distinction of being the oldest one in town.>
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