Distinction: meaning, definitions and examples

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distinction

[ dɪˈstɪŋkʃən ]

^{Context #1}

recognition

a difference or contrast between similar things or people

Synonyms

contrast, difference, discrepancy

Examples of usage

there is a clear distinction between the two concepts
she made a clear distinction between right and wrong

^{Context #2}

excellence

the quality of being excellent or superior

Synonyms

excellence, preeminence, superiority

Examples of usage

his distinction in the field of science is well-known
she achieved great distinction in her career

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award

a mark of honor or recognition; a badge of honor or rank

Synonyms

award, badge, honor

Examples of usage

he was awarded a distinction for his bravery
the highest academic distinction is a summa cum laude

Translations

Translations of the word "distinction" in other languages:

🇵🇹 distinção

🇮🇳 अंतर

🇩🇪 Unterscheidung

🇮🇩 perbedaan

🇺🇦 відмінність

🇵🇱 rozróżnienie

🇯🇵 区別 (kūbetsu)

🇫🇷 distinction

🇪🇸 distinción

🇹🇷 ayrım

🇰🇷 구별 (gubyel)

🇸🇦 تمييز (tamayuz)

🇨🇿 rozdíl

🇸🇰 rozdiel

🇨🇳 区别 (qūbié)

🇸🇮 razlikovanje

🇮🇸 aðgreining

🇰🇿 айырмашылық

🇬🇪 განსხვავება (gansxvaveba)

🇦🇿 fərq

🇲🇽 distinción

Word origin

The word 'distinction' originated from the Latin word 'distinctio', which means 'a marking off'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, 'distinction' has come to represent not only a difference between things but also excellence and honor.