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 Definition of 'distinction'  

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Definitions of 'distinction'  

1. (noun) differentiation, distinction
a discrimination between things as different and distinct
"it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation"

2. (noun) eminence, distinction, preeminence, note
high status importance owing to marked superiority
"a scholar of great eminence"

3. (noun) distinction
a distinguishing quality
"it has the distinction of being the cheapest restaurant in town"

4. (noun) distinction
a distinguishing difference
"he learned the distinction between gold and lead"


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'distinction' - Nearby Entries  

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