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Distinction
01
an obvious difference between two similar or related things or persons
02
high status importance owing to marked superiority
03
a distinguishing difference between similar things or people
04
an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority
distinction
n
Example
The absence of centrioles in plant cells is a notable distinction from animal cells.
In some languages, the distinction between singular and plural is marked differently than in English.
The pass-fail distinction in this assessment provides a clear benchmark for competency without overemphasizing minor errors.
John completed his Master of Arts in English Literature with distinction.
The distinction between finite and infinite verbs is crucial for understanding complex sentence structures.
