Толковый словарь английского языка - distinction
Distinction
distinction
noun Date: 13th century 1. division , class 4, the distinguishing of a difference , something that distinguishes , the quality or state of being distinguishable , 5. the quality or state of being distinguished or worthy , special honor or recognition , an accomplishment that sets one apart
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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). Phrases and idioms distinction without a difference a merely nominal or artificial distinction. Etymology: ME f. OF f. L distinctio -onis (as DISTINGUISH) ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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