Definition of distinctions Distinctions

/dɪstɪˈŋkʃʌnz/ - [distingkshunz] -

We found 3 definitions of distinctions from 2 different sources.

What does distinctions mean?

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Noun Plural: distinctions
distinction - a distinguishing difference; "he learned the distinction between gold and lead"
distinction - a distinguishing quality; "it has the distinction of being the cheapest restaurant in town"
distinction - a discrimination between things as different and distinct; "it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation"
		differentiation
		discrimination, secernment unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
		contradistinction a distinction drawn on the basis of contrast; "sculpture in contradistinction to painting"
		dividing line, demarcation, contrast, line the act of distinguishing by comparing differences
distinction - high status importance owing to marked superiority; "a scholar of great eminence"
		eminence, preeminence, note
		high status a position of superior status

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distinction (Noun)
That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.
distinction (Noun)
The act of distinguishing, discriminating; discrimination.
distinction (Noun)
Specifically, a feature that that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; being distinguished.

distinction (n.)
A marking off by visible signs; separation into parts; division.
distinction (n.)
The act of distinguishing or denoting the differences between objects, or the qualities by which one is known from others; exercise of discernment; discrimination.
distinction (n.)
That which distinguishes one thing from another; distinguishing quality; sharply defined difference; as, the distinction between real and apparent good.
distinction (n.)
Estimation of difference; regard to differences or distinguishing circumstance.
distinction (n.)
Conspicuous station; eminence; superiority; honorable estimation; as, a man of distinction.

distinction
dis-tingk′shun, n. separation or division: that which distinguishes or gives distinction: difference: eminence: characteristic dignity and elegance of style: honourable treatment