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distinction

/dɪ'stɪŋkʃən/

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noun
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
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"it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation"

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differentiation

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secernment discrimination
noun
high status importance owing to marked superiority
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eminence note preeminence

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high status
noun
a distinguishing difference between similar things or people
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"he learned the distinction between gold and lead"

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difference
noun
an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority
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"she graduated with the highest distinction"

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honor honour laurels award accolade

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