Distinction Meaning
There are 4 meaning(s) for word Distinction
Meaning 1 : a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
Example : it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation
Synonyms : differentiation
Example : it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation
Synonyms : differentiation
Meaning 2 : high status importance owing to marked superiority
Synonyms : eminence, note, preeminence
Synonyms : eminence, note, preeminence
Meaning 3 : a distinguishing difference between similar things or people
Example : he learned the distinction between gold and lead
Example : he learned the distinction between gold and lead
Meaning 4 : an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority
Example : she graduated with the highest distinction
Example : she graduated with the highest distinction
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