distinction
1. [ noun ] (psychology) a discrimination between things as different and distinct
Synonyms: differentiation
Examples:

"it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation"

Related terms: discrimination line contradistinction hairsplitting distinguish differentiate
2. [ noun ] high status importance owing to marked superiority
Synonyms: eminence note preeminence
Examples:

"a scholar of great eminence"

Related terms: high_status king
3. [ noun ] a distinguishing quality
Examples:

"it has the distinction of being the cheapest restaurant in town"

Related terms: quality
4. [ noun ] a distinguishing difference
Examples:

: "he learned the distinction between gold and lead"

Related terms: difference difference
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