Distinction vs. Distinguish

Distinction vs. Distinguish — Is There a Difference?
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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.
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Distinctionnoun

a discrimination between things as different and distinct;

it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation

Distinguishverb

To make to differ.

Distinctionnoun

high status importance owing to marked superiority;

a scholar of great eminence

Distinguishverb

mark as different;

We distinguish several kinds of maple

Distinctionnoun

a distinguishing quality;

it has the distinction of being the cheapest restaurant in town

Distinguishverb

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 photograph
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Distinctionnoun

a distinguishing difference;

he learned the distinction between gold and lead

Distinguishverb

be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense;

His modesty distinguishes him form his peers

Distinguishverb

make conspicuous or noteworthy

Distinguishverb

identify as in botany or biology, for example