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distinction

/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/

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noun

plural -tions

[count] :a difference that you can see, hear, smell, feel, etc. :a noticeable difference between things or people

These dogs are different breeds, but this distinction is lost on most people. [=most people do not see a difference between these dogs]

There are no obvious distinctions between the two designs.

distinctions between social classes

She made/drew a distinction between the words less and fewer.

[noncount] :the separation of people or things into different groups

The law should be enforced without distinction as to race, sex, or religion. [=the law should not treat people of different races, sexes, or religions differently]

[noncount] :importance, excellence, or achievement

He was raised in a small town of no great distinction.

Her talents gave distinction to the work.

She was a politician of some distinction. [=she was a distinguished politician]

a special honor, recognition, or award [count]

She's won many distinctions.

(Brit) She was awarded a distinction for her dissertation. [noncount]

They should give him the distinction he deserves.

He graduated with distinction. [=with special awards or recognition]

[noncount] :the quality that makes a person or thing special or different - + of

It had the distinction of being the oldest house in the city.

The city bears the dubious distinction of being the most polluted in the nation.