distinction
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/dɪˈstɪŋkʃn/
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/dɪˈstɪŋkʃn/
a clear difference between similar things
The distinction between right and wrong is important.
正しいことと間違っていることの区別は重要です。
the act of separating things into groups
The rule makes no distinction between age groups.
この規則は年齢層を区別しません。
a special quality that makes something stand out
She earned the distinction of being the first to finish.
彼女は最初に終えたという栄誉を得ました。
excellence or importance
His work is of great distinction.
彼の仕事は非常に優れています。
a special award for excellent work
She received a distinction for her science project.
彼女は科学プロジェクトで優秀賞を受賞しました。