- a marking off or distinguishing as different: His distinction of sounds is excellent.
- the recognizing or noting of differences; discrimination: to make a distinction between right and wrong.
- a discrimination made between things as different; special regard or favoritism: Death comes to all without distinction.
- condition of being different; difference: There is a distinction between what he says and what he does.
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic: It has the distinction of being the oldest house in the town.
- a distinguishing or treating with special honor, attention, or favor.
- an act of bestowing, or a mark of, honor or favor.
- marked superiority; note; eminence.
- distinguished appearance.
- division; separation.
- the act or an instance of distinguishing or differentiating
- a distinguishing feature
- the state of being different or distinguishable
- special honour, recognition, or fame
- excellence of character; distinctive qualities
- distinguished appearance
- a symbol of honour or rank
