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(dɪstɪŋkʃən)
Word forms: plural distinctions
1. countable noun
A distinction between similar things is a difference.
There are obvious distinctions between the two wine-making areas. [+ between]
The distinction between craft and fine art is more controversial.
See draw/make a distinction
2. uncountable noun
Distinction is the quality of being very good or better than other things of the same type.
[formal]
Lewis emerges as a composer of distinction and sensitivity.
...pieces of furniture of distinction.
Synonyms: excellence, note, quality, worth More Synonyms of distinction
3. countable noun
A distinction is a special award or honour that is given to someone because of their very high level of achievement.
The order was created in 1902 as a special distinction for eminent men and women.
I did an M.A. at Liverpool University in Latin American Studies and got a distinction.
4. singular noun
If you say that someone or something has the distinction of being something, you are drawing attention to the fact that they have the special quality of being that thing. Distinction is normally used to refer to good qualities, but can sometimes also be used to refer to bad qualities.
He has the distinction of being regarded as the country's greatest living writer. [+ of]
Synonyms: feature, quality, characteristic, name More Synonyms of distinction
More Synonyms of distinction

distinction in British English

(dɪˈstɪŋkʃən)
noun
1. 
the act or an instance of distinguishing or differentiating
2. 
a distinguishing feature
3. 
the state of being different or distinguishable
4. 
special honour, recognition, or fame
5. 
excellence of character; distinctive qualities
a man of distinction
6. 
distinguished appearance
7. 
a symbol of honour or rank

distinction in American English

(dɪˈstɪŋkʃən)
noun
1. 
the act of making or keeping distinct; differentiation between or among things
2. 
the condition of being different; difference
3. 
that which makes or keeps distinct; quality, mark, or feature that differentiates
4. 
the state of getting special recognition or honor; fame; eminence
a singer of distinction
5. 
the quality that makes one seem superior or worthy of special recognition
to serve with distinction
6. 
a mark or sign of special recognition or honor
Word origin
ME distinccioun < OFr distinction < L distinctio < pp. of distinguere: see distinguish

COBUILD Collocations
distinction

crucial distinction
important distinction

Examples of 'distinction' in a sentence
distinction

There is a very big distinction between the two.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Having a much clearer distinction between the two is important now.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
His father blurred the distinction between art and life.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Better understanding these distinctions could also be useful when it comes to tracking the illegal ivory trade.
Smithsonian Mag (2017)
They also add that a clear distinction will be made between freedom of movement and freedom to work.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Westworld makes this distinction grimly clear.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This may be an important distinction.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
 Blur the social distinctions in Rosenkavalier and you blur plot and motive.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
That distinction is really important.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Is it credible to justify his previous assertion that he didn't have jabs by drawing a distinction between intravenous and intramuscular injections?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There are a few cases where the distinction can be drawn between ministerial and official responsibility.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The problem is the distinction between arts and sciences.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
You and your daughter must make a clear distinction between the new house and the apartment.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Which also provides the other key distinction between the two consoles.
The Sun (2013)
There are also distinctions to be made between crime for corporations and criminal corporations.
Walklate, Sandra Victimology - the victim and the criminal justice process (1989)
This subculture had its own important social distinctions.
Rotundo, E. Anthony American Manhood: Transformations in Masculinity from the Revolution to the ModernEra (1993)
She likes to have the distinction of rank preserved.
Jane Austen Pride and Prejudice (1813)
The old lines of historical distinction are blurring.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Yet was not this a distinction without a difference?
Hebblethwaite, Peter Paul VI - The First Modern Pope (1993)
Which seems a rather fine distinction to make.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
On what facts are these distinctions made?
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
We must draw a very clear distinction between style and decoration.
Page, Russell The Education of a Gardener (1994)
The distinction between the two is a technical one.
Charles A. D'Ambrosio & Stewart D. Hodges & Richard Brealey & Stewart Myers Principles of Corporate Finance (1991)
He also drew a distinction between the signatories to the two letters.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
That raises an important distinction between bonds and equities.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The lack of class distinction as consumers blurs distinctions as producers.
Lee Harvey Critical Social Research (1990)
We need not go into the finer distinctions between these and other comparable schemes here.
Overbeek, Henk Global Capitalism and National Decline (1989)
This dissolves the moral distinction between a man who faces real dangers and one who faces imaginary ones.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
To understand it, he makes a distinction between the honour of recognition and that of esteem.
The Times Literary Supplement (2011)
This was the sixth distinction in the awards for the 38-year-old photographer.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
It is hard to draw a distinction between the various formats of the game when the same players are involved in all three.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
But he thought they were important, and he always made the distinction between art and life.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)

In other languages
distinction

British English: distinction /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/ NOUN
A distinction is a difference between similar things.
There are obvious distinctions between the two areas.
  • American English: distinction
  • Arabic: تـَمْييز
  • Brazilian Portuguese: distinção
  • Chinese: 区分
  • Croatian: razlika
  • Czech: rozlišení podobných věcí
  • Danish: udmærkelse
  • Dutch: onderscheiding
  • European Spanish: distinción
  • Finnish: erottaminen
  • French: distinction
  • German: Unterscheidung
  • Greek: διάκριση διαχωρισμός
  • Italian: distinzione
  • Japanese: 区別
  • Korean: 구별
  • Norwegian: forskjell
  • Polish: rozróżnienie
  • European Portuguese: distinção
  • Romanian: distincție
  • Russian: различие
  • Latin American Spanish: distinción
  • Swedish: utmärkelse
  • Thai: ความแตกต่าง
  • Turkish: fark gözetme
  • Ukrainian: відмінність
  • Vietnamese: sự phân biệt

Chinese translation of 'distinction'

distinction

(dɪsˈtɪŋkʃən)

n

  1. (c) (= difference) 区(區)别(別) (qūbié)
  2. (= honour)
    to have the distinction of being sth 具有成就某事的杰(傑)出表现(現) (jùyǒu chéngjiù mǒushì de jiéchū biǎoxiàn)
  3. (c) (in exam, = honour, award) 优(優)秀 (yōuxiù)
    to draw or make a distinction (between two things) 区(區)分(两(兩)事物) (qūfēn (liǎng shìwù))
    a writer/wine of distinction 知名作家/葡萄酒 (zhīmíng zuòjiā/pútáojiǔ)

All related terms of 'distinction'

a writer/wine of distinction
知名作家/葡萄酒 zhīmíng zuòjiā/pútáojiǔ
to have the distinction of being sth
具有成就某事的杰(傑)出表现(現) jùyǒu chéngjiù mǒushì de jiéchū biǎoxiàn
to have the dubious honour/pleasure/distinction of ...
令人怀(懷)疑的 ... 的荣(榮)誉(譽)/愉快/区(區)别(別) lìng rén huáiyí de ... de róngyù/yúkuài/qūbié
to draw a comparison/distinction (between two things)
(在两(兩)事物之间(間))作比较(較) (zài liǎng shìwù zhījiān) zuò bǐjiào
to draw or make a distinction (between two things)
区(區)分(两(兩)事物) qūfēn (liǎng shìwù)
1 (noun) 
Definition
the state of being different or distinguishable
There were obvious distinctions between the two.
Synonyms
difference
the vast difference in size
contrast
The contrast between the two pieces of artwork was very striking.
variation
local variations in price and availability
differential
Industrial wage differentials widened.
discrepancy
the discrepancy between press and radio reports
disparity
economic disparities between countries
deviation
a clear example of deviation from the norm
differentiation
the differentiation between the two ranges
fine line
distinctness
dissimilarity
2 (noun) 
Definition
excellence of character
He is a composer of distinction and sensitivity.
Synonyms
excellence
note
quality
a college of quality
worth
Her boss did not appreciate her true worth until she quit.
account
These obscure little groups were of no account in national politics.
rank
reputation
The stories ruined his reputation.
importance
He was too puffed up with his own importance to accept the verdict.
consequence
He was a sad little man of no consequence.
fame
At the height of his fame, his every word was valued.
celebrity
She has finally achieved celebrity after 25 years as a performer.
merit
They have been persuaded of the merits of the scheme.
superiority
Our army has air superiority.
prominence
He came to prominence during the last World Cup.
greatness
Our team has the potential to achieve greatness this season.
eminence
pilots who achieved eminence in the aeronautical world
renown
She used to be a singer of some renown.
repute
The UN's repute has risen immeasurably.
3 (noun) 
Definition
a distinguishing feature
He has the distinction of being their greatest living writer.
Synonyms
feature
The gardens are a special feature of this property.
quality
He wanted to introduce mature people with leadership qualities.
characteristic
Genes determine the characteristics of every living thing.
name
He had made a name for himself as a musician.
I was forced to pursue this litigation to protect my good name.
mark
The mark of a civilized society is that it looks after its weakest members.
individuality
People should be free to express their individuality and style.
peculiarity
a strange peculiarity of the university system
singularity
his abrupt, turbulent style and the singularity of his appearance
distinctiveness
particularity
different degrees of cultural particularity
4 (noun) 
Definition
special honour, recognition, or fame
She had served her country with distinction and strength.
Synonyms
merit
Box-office success mattered more than artistic merit.
credit
It would be wrong of us to take all the credit for this result.
honour
I can no longer serve with honour as a member of your government.
integrity
I have always regarded him as a man of integrity.
excellence
a school once noted for its academic excellence
righteousness
adopting a tone of moral righteousness
rectitude
people of the utmost rectitude
uprightness
a contest in which courage and uprightness win through
5 (noun) 
Definition
the act of distinguishing or differentiating
Synonyms
differentiation
discrimination
the ewe's discrimination between her own and alien lambs
perception
It did not require a great deal of perception to realise what he meant.
separation
penetration
discernment
their lack of discernment and acceptance of inferior quality

Additional synonyms

in the sense of account
These obscure little groups were of no account in national politics.
Synonyms
importance,
standing,
concern,
value,
note,
benefit,
use,
profit,
worth,
weight,
advantage,
rank,
import (formal),
honour,
consequence,
substance,
merit,
significance,
distinction,
esteem,
usefulness,
repute,
momentousness
in the sense of celebrity
Definition
the state of being famous
She has finally achieved celebrity after 25 years as a performer.
Synonyms
fame,
reputation,
honour,
glory,
popularity,
distinction,
prestige,
prominence,
stardom,
renown,
pre-eminence,
repute,
éclat,
notability
in the sense of characteristic
Definition
a distinguishing feature or quality
Genes determine the characteristics of every living thing.
Synonyms
feature,
mark,
quality,
property,
attribute,
faculty,
trait,
quirk,
peculiarity,
idiosyncrasy

Synonyms of 'distinction'

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