Definitions
noun
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
“it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation”
noun
a distinguishing difference between similar things or people
“he learned the distinction between gold and lead”
noun
an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority
“she graduated with the highest distinction”
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