dɪsˈtɪŋkʃən n. 1 a
the act or an
instance of
discriminating or distinguishing. b an instance of
this. c the
difference made by distinguishing. 2 a
something that differentiates, e.g. a mark,
name, or
title. b the
fact of
being different. 3
special consideration or
honour. 4
distinguished character;
excellence;
eminence (a
film of distinction; shows distinction in
his bearing). 5 a
grade in an
examination denoting
great excellence (passed
with distinction). ødistinction
without a difference a merely
nominal or
artificial distinction. [ME f. OF f. L distinctio -onis (as DISTINGUISH)]