What does Distinguished mean?
Definitions for Distinguished
dɪˈstɪŋ gwɪʃtdis·tin·guished
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Princeton's WordNet
distinguishedadjective
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
"our distinguished professor"
distinguished, grand, imposing, magisterialadjective
used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person
"his distinguished bearing"; "the monarch's imposing presence"; "she reigned in magisterial beauty"
Wiktionary
distinguishedadjective
celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigious
The lecture was attended by many distinguished mathematicians.
distinguishedadjective
Having a dignified appearance or demeanor
Her father was a distinguished gentleman, albeit a poor one.
distinguishedadjective
Specified, noted.
Let X be a topological space with a distinguished point p.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Distinguishedparticipial adj.
Eminent; transcendent; extraordinary.
Etymology: from distinguish.
For sins committed, with many aggravations of guilt, the furnace of wrath will be seven times hotter, and burn with a distinguished fury. John Rogers, Serm. 3.
Never on man did heav’nly favour shine
With rays so strong, distinguish’d, and divine. Alexander Pope, Odyss.
Wikipedia
Distinguished
In law, to distinguish a case means a court decides the holding or legal reasoning of a precedent case will not apply due to materially different facts between the two cases. Two formal constraints constrain the later court: the expressed relevant factors (also known as considerations, tests, questions or determinants) in the ratio (legal reasoning) of the earlier case must be recited or their equivalent recited or the earlier case makes an exception for their application in the circumstances otherwise it envisages, and the ruling in the later case must not expressly doubt (criticise) the result reached in the precedent case.The ruling made by the judge or panel of judges must be based on the evidence at hand and the standard binding authorities covering the subject-matter and areas of law cited in or plainly relevant to the dispute (they must be followed). This means that a precedent will be dealt to (in English and Scottish law known instead as applied to) a case with similar facts, in which a decision can then be distinguished based upon this, or it may be cited with approval but found to be inapplicable on bases reconcilable with the earlier decision's reasoning.
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distinguished
Distinguished generally refers to someone or something noted for significant achievement, admirable characteristics, high standing, or excellent qualities. This noteworthy status often comes from a high level of accomplishment or a significant contribution to a particular field, typically marked by exceptional talent, skill, intelligence, or excellence. In a broader sense, it can also mean being distinctive, separate, or different from others in a noticeable or remarkable way.
Webster Dictionary
Distinguished
of Distinguish
Distinguishedadjective
marked; special
Distinguishedadjective
separated from others by distinct difference; having, or indicating, superiority; eminent or known; illustrious; -- applied to persons and deeds
British National Corpus
Adjectives Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'Distinguished' in Adjectives Frequency: #828
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Distinguished in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Distinguished in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of Distinguished in a Sentence
Knowledge is destroyed by associating with the base; with equals equality is gained, and with the distinguished, distinction.
Michael Taylor is a distinguished veteran and patriot, and both and he and his son deserve a full and fair hearing regarding these issues, both before the courts and the executive branch.
General Austin is an exceptionally qualified leader with a long and distinguished career in the U.S. military, we have China and Russia out there with capabilities that we didn’t really believe we would find ourselves with.
They need to be distinguished and separate.
General Keane has devoted his life to keeping America safe and strong, and he has earned many awards, including two Defense Distinguished Service Medals, five Legions of Merit,two Army Distinguished Service Medals, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and the Ronald Reagan Peace through Strength Award.
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- مميزArabic
- distingitCatalan, Valencian
- distinguidoSpanish
- kunnianarvoisa, arvostettu, tunnettuFinnish
- cliùiteachScottish Gaelic
- dibedakanIndonesian
- distinto, emeritoItalian
- insignesLatin
- eminent, voortreffelijk, voornaamDutch
- fornemNorwegian
- distintoPortuguese
- distinctRomanian
- видный, заданный, именитый, выдающийсяRussian
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