distinction

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.

   “The proper course for me, gentlemen of the jury, is to deal first with the earliest charges that have been falsely brought against me, and with my earliest accursers; and then with the later ones. I make this distinction because […]”

2. isim The act of distinguishing, discriminating; discrimination.

   “There is a distinction to be made between resting and slacking.”

3. isim A feature that causes someone or something to stand out from others of its type.
4. isim A feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; the quality of being distinguished.

   “She had the distinction of meeting the Queen.”