Definition of: distinction

(dis·tingk′shən) noun
1. A distinguishing mark or quality; a characteristic difference; also, the relation of difference between objects having distinguishing marks or qualities.
2. The act of distinguishing; discrimination.
3. Heed or regard to differences, as of rank or character.
4. A mark of honor; superiority; honorable position. See synonyms under CHARACTERISTIC, DIFFERENCE, FAME.

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special distinction
real distinction
unusual distinction
t v distinction
sharp distinction

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"distinction" has the frequency of use of 0.0027% on en.wikipedia.org.

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