distinction
/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/ noun B1- That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.
- The act of distinguishing, discriminating; discrimination. · There is a distinction to be made between resting and slacking.· We must always make a distinction that right versus wrong is different from legal and illegal.
- A feature that causes someone or something to stand out from others of its type.
- A feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; the quality of being distinguished. · She had the distinction of meeting the Queen.
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“Oh,” said Monte Cristo, “my fondness may blind me, but I assure you I consider Morcerf a charming young man who will render your daughter happy and will sooner or later attain a certain amount of distinction, and his father’s position is good.”
Thinking it a mark of distinction, the Dog grew proud of his bell and went tinkling it all over the marketplace.
His companion, even in her cheap hat and dress, held herself with an air that added distinction to the natural beauty of her face and figure.
There are points of distinction about it.
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