distinguish
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British pronunciation
/dɪstˈɪŋɡwɪʃ/

Definitie en betekenis van "distinguish"in het Engels

to distinguish
01

onderscheiden, differentiëren

to recognize and mentally separate two things, people, etc.
Transitive: to distinguish between two things or people | to distinguish sb/sth from sb/sth
to distinguish definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
The expert distinguishes between authentic and counterfeit artworks.
De expert onderscheidt tussen authentieke en vervalste kunstwerken.
02

onderscheiden, herkennen

to perceive or identify someone or something with clarity
Transitive: to distinguish a shape or sound
example
Voorbeelden
He could distinguish the sound of her voice among all the others in the noisy room.
Hij kon het geluid van haar stem onderscheiden tussen alle anderen in de lawaaierige kamer.
03

onderscheiden

to be the distinctive feature or characteristic between two things, people, etc.
Transitive: to distinguish sb/sth from others
example
Voorbeelden
His calm demeanor distinguishes him from the more energetic team members.
Zijn kalme houding onderscheidt hem van de meer energieke teamleden.
04

onderscheiden, differentiëren

to sort or divide things into different groups based on their features or qualities
Transitive: to distinguish sb/sth
example
Voorbeelden
The classification system distinguishes animals based on their habitat and behavior.
Het classificatiesysteem onderscheidt dieren op basis van hun habitat en gedrag.
05

onderscheiden, benadrukken

to make something conspicuous or noteworthy by discerning it
Transitive: to distinguish sb/sth
example
Voorbeelden
The chef distinguished the dish with a garnish that added a pop of color.
De chef onderscheidde het gerecht met een garnering die een vleugje kleur toevoegde.
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