distinction

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/

Noun

distinction

1. That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.
2. The act of distinguishing, discriminating; discrimination.

   There is a distinction to be made between resting and slacking.

3. Specifically, a feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; being distinguished.

   She had the distinction of meeting the Queen.

   • 2013, Daniel Taylor, Steven Gerrard goal against Poland ensures England will go to World Cup (in The Guardian, 15 October 2013)

     Leighton Baines, playing with distinction again, sent over a left-wing cross with pace and accuracy. Welbeck, prominently involved all night, could not reach it but Rooney was directly behind him, flashing his header past Szczesny.

Antonyms

• (that which distinguishes) confusion

Related terms

• distinct
• distinguish
• distinguished
• distinguishable
• distinguishness

Translations

• French: distinction, différence
• German: Unterschied
• Portuguese: distinção
• Russian: разли́чие
• Spanish: distinción

Translations

• Russian: разграниче́ние

Translations

• German: Auszeichnung
• Portuguese: distinção
• Russian: отли́чие
• Spanish: distinción

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