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| dis·tinc·tion [ di stíngkshən ] (plural dis·tinc·tions) |
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1. difference: a difference between two or more people or things, or the recognition of such a difference
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2. high quality: excellence in quality or talent
  tailors of distinction
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3. something to be proud of: something done or given as a mark of respect or honor
I had the distinction of giving the opening address.
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4. distinguishing feature: a feature or quality that characterizes or singles out somebody or something
She has the dubious distinction of being the administration's staunchest defender.
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5. education mark of high achievement: recognition of high achievement or a grade that signifies this
graduated from the university with distinction
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