Distinction

/dɪstˈɪŋkʃən/

/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/

Distinction

an obvious difference between two similar or related things or persons

high status importance owing to marked superiority

synonyms : eminence

a distinguishing difference between similar things or people

an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority

Examples

1. From the perspective of realizer functionalism, the role variety rides roughshod over distinctions that need to be taken seriously.

2. This may seem like splitting hairs but the distinction could be important

3. Distinction is everything.

4. Psychotherapy has long recognised this distinction.