Distinction vs. Skill
Difference Between Distinction and Skill
Distinctionnoun
That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.
Skillnoun
Capacity to do something well; technique, ability. Skills are usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities, which are often thought of as innate.
Distinctionnoun
The act of distinguishing, discriminating; discrimination.
There is a distinction to be made between resting and slacking.Skillnoun
(obsolete) Discrimination; judgment; propriety; reason; cause.
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.Skillnoun
(obsolete) Knowledge; understanding.
Distinctionnoun
a discrimination between things as different and distinct;
it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuationSkillnoun
(obsolete) Display of art; exercise of ability; contrivance; address.
Distinctionnoun
high status importance owing to marked superiority;
a scholar of great eminenceSkilladjective
Great, excellent.
Distinctionnoun
a distinguishing quality;
it has the distinction of being the cheapest restaurant in townSkillverb
(transitive) To set apart; separate.
Distinctionnoun
a distinguishing difference;
he learned the distinction between gold and leadSkillverb
To discern; have knowledge or understanding; to know how (to).
Skillverb
To know; to understand.
Skillverb
(intransitive) To have knowledge or comprehension; discern.
Skillverb
(intransitive) To have personal or practical knowledge; be versed or practised; be expert or dextrous.
Skillverb
To make a difference; signify; matter.
Skillverb
(video games) To spend acquired points in exchange for skills.
Skillnoun
an ability that has been acquired by training
Skillnoun
ability to produce solutions in some problem domain;
the skill of a well-trained boxerthe sweet science of pugilism
