1. distinction - 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"
Synonym(s): differentiation
Hypernym(s): discrimination, secernment
2. distinction - noun
· high status importance owing to marked superiority; "a scholar of great eminence"
Synonym(s): eminence, preeminence, note
Hypernym(s): high_status
3. distinction - noun
· a distinguishing difference between similar things or people; "he learned the distinction between gold and lead"
Hypernym(s): difference
4. distinction - noun
· an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority; "she graduated with the highest distinction"
Hypernym(s): award, accolade, honor, honour, laurels
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