distinction
US /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
Definition
a clear difference or contrast; excellence that sets someone apart
Appears in product differentiation and professional honors.
Examples
There is a clear distinction between a bonus and a salary.
Word Family
Synonyms
- differencea point or way in which people or things are not the same
- excellencethe quality of being outstanding or extremely good
Collocations
- Easy make a clear distinctionrecognizing an unambiguous difference between two concepts
- Medium draw a sharp distinction between rolesestablishing precise boundaries between distinct workplace responsibilities
- Hard graduate with high academic distinctioncompleting university education with top honors
- Very Hard achieve international distinction in researchgaining global prominence and renown through scholarly inquiry
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.