Distinction vs. Distinguish
Difference Between Distinction and Distinguish
Distinctionnoun
That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.
Distinguishverb
To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.
Distinctionnoun
The act of distinguishing, discriminating; discrimination.
There is a distinction to be made between resting and slacking.Distinguishverb
To see someone or something clearly or distinctly.
Distinctionnoun
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.Distinguishverb
To make oneself noticeably different or better from others through accomplishments.
The soldier distinguished himself in combat and received a medal.Distinctionnoun
a discrimination between things as different and distinct;
it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuationDistinguishverb
To make to differ.
Distinctionnoun
high status importance owing to marked superiority;
a scholar of great eminenceDistinguishverb
mark as different;
We distinguish several kinds of mapleDistinctionnoun
a distinguishing quality;
it has the distinction of being the cheapest restaurant in townDistinguishverb
detect with the senses;
The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guardsI can't make out the faces in this photographDistinctionnoun
a distinguishing difference;
he learned the distinction between gold and leadDistinguishverb
be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense;
His modesty distinguishes him form his peersDistinguishverb
make conspicuous or noteworthy
Distinguishverb
identify as in botany or biology, for example
