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    • distinction :a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
      • it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation

    • distinction :high status importance owing to marked superiority
      • a scholar of great eminence

    • distinction :a distinguishing difference between similar things or people
      • he learned the distinction between gold and lead

    • distinction :an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority
      • she graduated with the highest distinction

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