Distinction, discrimination, separation (of one thing from another). Obsolete.

with a and plural. An instance of this condition or quality; a point of unlikeness; a difference, distinction; a different kind, a variety.

A distinction made between two or more things. Now only in to make a difference: see phrases 2a.

A particular way in which two or more things differ; a point of dissimilarity.

const. between (two or more objects). †Formerly, a distinction or difference between.

The condition or fact of being distinct or different; difference. With a and plural, an instance of this, a difference.

A distinction; a means by which something may be distinguished or discerned. Obsolete. rare.

An instance of being different; a particular way in which two or more things differ; a difference. Now rare.

The condition or quality of being unlike; dissimilarity. As a count noun: an instance or example of dissimilarity; a difference.

The action of distinguishing or fact of being distinguished; distinction: also concrete something serving to distinguish. (Common in 17th cent.)

figurative. A dilemma, choice of alternatives; also, a dichotomy, distinction. Obsolete.

A distinction or difference; (also) something that enables a distinction to be made.

A lack of resemblance or agreement.

Chiefly U.S. A clear distinction or boundary. Frequently in to draw a bright line and variants. Often used in legal contexts; cf. compounds 2.