DISTINCTION
\dɪstˈɪŋkʃən], \dɪstˈɪŋkʃən], \d_ɪ_s_t_ˈɪ_ŋ_k_ʃ_ə_n]\
Definitions of DISTINCTION
- 2006 - WordNet 3.0
- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
- 1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
- 1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
- 1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
- 1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
- 1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
- 1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
- 1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
- 1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
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a distinguishing difference; "he learned the distinction between gold and lead"
By Princeton University
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a distinguishing difference; "he learned the distinction between gold and lead"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A marking off by visible signs; separation into parts; division.
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The act of distinguishing or denoting the differences between objects, or the qualities by which one is known from others; exercise of discernment; discrimination.
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That which distinguishes one thing from another; distinguishing quality; sharply defined difference; as, the distinction between real and apparent good.
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Conspicuous station; eminence; superiority; honorable estimation; as, a man of distinction.
By Oddity Software
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A marking off by visible signs; separation into parts; division.
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The act of distinguishing or denoting the differences between objects, or the qualities by which one is known from others; exercise of discernment; discrimination.
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That which distinguishes one thing from another; distinguishing quality; sharply defined difference; as, the distinction between real and apparent good.
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Conspicuous station; eminence; superiority; honorable estimation; as, a man of distinction.
By Noah Webster.
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer
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Separation or division: that which distinguishes: difference: eminence.
By Daniel Lyons
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A distinguishing mark or quality; a mark of honor; eminence.
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The act of distinguishing; discrimination.
By James Champlin Fernald
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The act of separating or distinguishing; a note or mark of difference; the distinguishing quality; difference regarded; discrimination; judgment; division; elevation of rank or of character; that which confers eminence of superiority; office, rank, or public favour.
By Nuttall, P.Austin.
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Difference made by which one thing is known from another; separation into parts; division; mark of difference or superiority; elevation of rank or character; eminence.
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.
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n. [Latin] Marking off by visible signs; separation;—exercise of discernment; discrimination;—distinguishing quality;—estimation of difference;—conspicuous station; honourable estimation; elevation in rank or character;—honorary mark or badge.
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