One entry found for distinction.

Entry Word: distinction
Function: noun
Text: 1 exceptionally high quality <a shop selling native handicrafts of distinction> -- see EXCELLENCE 1
2 a quality that gives something special worth <has the distinction of being the oldest house in the city> -- see EXCELLENCE 2
3 public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement <I did all of the work, and the other guy got all the distinction> -- see GLORY 1
4 the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance <a number of physicians of distinction serve on the staff of the teaching hospital> -- see EMINENCE 1
5 something given in recognition of achievement <won a number of distinctions in her long career as an actress> -- see AWARD
6 the quality or state of being different <the distinction between the two photographic prints escapes me> -- see DIFFERENCE 1
7 the state of being kept distinct <the distinction between liberty and license is often violated in today's society> -- see SEPARATION 2