Distinction

noun

dɪ'stɪŋkʃən

Noun

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
“it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation”
Similar:Differentiation
Type of:SecernmentDiscrimination
a distinguishing difference between similar things or people
“he learned the distinction between gold and lead”
Type of:Difference
an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority
“she graduated with the highest distinction”
Type of:HonorHonourLaurels
high status importance owing to marked superiority
Similar:Eminence NotePreeminence