distinction

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D0293600 (dĭ-stĭngk′shən)n.1. a. The act of distinguishing; differentiation: economists making an ongoing distinction between domestic and foreign markets.b. The condition or fact of being dissimilar or distinct; difference: "the crucial distinction between education and indoctrination" (A. Bartlett Giamatti). See Synonyms at difference.2. A distinguishing factor, attribute, or characteristic: a legal system blind to distinctions of race, gender, and class.3. a. Excellence or eminence, as of performance, character, or reputation: a diplomat of distinction.b. A special quality or accomplishment conferring uniqueness or honor: has the distinction of being the tallest in his class.c. Recognition of achievement or superiority; honor: graduated with distinction.d. An award or honor given to someone for outstanding achievement: won many distinctions while in the military.

distinction

(dɪˈstɪŋkʃən) n1. the act or an instance of distinguishing or differentiating2. a distinguishing feature3. the state of being different or distinguishable4. special honour, recognition, or fame5. excellence of character; distinctive qualities: a man of distinction. 6. distinguished appearance7. a symbol of honour or rank

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n. 1. a distinguishing as different. 2. the recognizing of differences; discrimination: to make a distinction between right and wrong. 3. a discrimination made between things as different: Death comes to all without distinction. 4. the condition of being different; difference: the distinction between talk and action. 5. a distinguishing quality: It has the distinction of being the oldest house in town. 6. a distinguishing or treating with special honor, attention, or favor. 7. marked superiority. 8. distinguished appearance.

difference

distinction1. 'difference'

The difference between things is the way or ways in which they are not the same.

Is there much difference between British and European law?There are many differences between computers and humans.

If something makes a difference to a situation, it affects it, usually in a positive way. If something makes no difference to a situation, it doesn't affect it.

The training certainly made a difference to staff performance.The story about her past made no difference to his feelings for her.2. 'distinction'

If someone points out that two things are different, don't say that they 'make a difference' between the things. You say that they make a distinction or draw a distinction between them.

It is important to make a distinction between claimants who are over retirement age and those who are not.He draws a distinction between art and culture.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	distinction - a discrimination between things as different and distinct; "it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation"differentiationdiscrimination, secernment - the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguishedcontradistinction - a distinction drawn on the basis of contrast; "sculpture in contradistinction to painting"dividing line, demarcation, contrast, line - a conceptual separation or distinction; "there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity"hairsplitting, word-splitting - making too fine distinctions of little importance; "they didn't take his hairsplitting seriously"
	2.	distinction - high status importance owing to marked superiority; "a scholar of great eminence"eminence, preeminence, notehigh status - a position of superior statusking - preeminence in a particular category or group or field; "the lion is the king of beasts"
	3.	distinction - a distinguishing quality; "it has the distinction of being the cheapest restaurant in town"quality - an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; "the quality of mercy is not strained"--Shakespeare
	4.	distinction - a distinguishing difference; "he learned the distinction between gold and lead"difference - the quality of being unlike or dissimilar; "there are many differences between jazz and rock"

distinction

noun1. difference, contrast, variation, differential, discrepancy, disparity, deviation, differentiation, fine line, distinctness, dissimilarity There were obvious distinctions between the two.2. excellence, note, quality, worth, account, rank, reputation, importance, consequence, fame, celebrity, merit, superiority, prominence, greatness, eminence, renown, repute He is a composer of distinction and sensitivity.3. feature, quality, characteristic, name, mark, individuality, peculiarity, singularity, distinctiveness, particularity He has the distinction of being their greatest living writer.4. merit, credit, honour, integrity, excellence, righteousness, rectitude, uprightness She had served her country with distinction and strength.

distinction

noun1. The act or an instance of distinguishing:differentiation, discrimination, separation.2. The condition of being unlike or dissimilar:difference, discrepance, discrepancy, disparity, dissimilarity, dissimilitude, divarication, divergence, divergency, unlikeness.3. A position of exalted widely recognized importance:eminence, eminency, fame, glory, illustriousness, luster, mark, notability, note, preeminence, prestige, prominence, prominency, renown.4. A special feature or quality that confers superiority:beauty, excellence, merit, perfection, virtue.5. Recognition of achievement or superiority or a sign of this:accolade, honor, kudos, laurel (often used in plural).

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(diˈstiŋkt) adjective1. easily seen, heard or noticed. There are distinct differences between the two; Her voice is very distinct. 独特的，明显的 2. separate or different. Those two birds are quite distinct – you couldn't confuse them.截然不同的diˈstinctly adverbHe pronounces his words very distinctly; I distinctly heard him tell you to wait!清楚地diˈstinctness noun清楚diˈstinction (-ʃən) noun1. (the making of) a difference. He makes no distinction between male and female employees with regard to pay.区别2. a grade awarded that indicates outstanding ability or achievement. She passed her exams with distinction.荣誉diˈstinctive (-tiv) adjective different and easily identified. I recognized her from a long way off – she has a very distinctive walk! 有特色的，与众不同的 diˈstinctively adverb 有特色地，与众不同地

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noun the condition of being unlike or dissimilar

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noun a special feature or quality that confers superiority

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noun high status importance owing to marked superiority

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noun a distinguishing quality

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