make a distinction between
1make a distinction between — demonstrate the difference between …
2distinction — [[t]dɪstɪ̱ŋkʃ(ə)n[/t]] distinctions 1) N COUNT: usu N between pl n A distinction is a difference between similar things. There are obvious distinctions between the two wine making areas... The distinction between craft and fine art is more… …
3distinction — dis|tinc|tion [ dı stıŋkʃən ] noun *** 1. ) count a difference between two things: In practice, these distinctions are often blurred (=not made very clear). distinction between: Do other countries have the same distinction between amateur and… …
4distinction */*/*/ — UK [dɪˈstɪŋkʃ(ə)n] / US noun Word forms distinction : singular distinction plural distinctions 1) [countable] a difference between two things In practice, these distinctions are often blurred (= not made very clear). distinction between: Do other …
5distinction — distinctionless, adj. /di stingk sheuhn/, n. 1. a marking off or distinguishing as different: His distinction of sounds is excellent. 2. the recognizing or noting of differences; discrimination: to make a distinction between right and wrong. 3. a …
6distinction*/ — [dɪˈstɪŋkʃ(ə)n] noun 1) [C] a difference between two things the clear distinction between rich and poor[/ex] The school does not make a distinction between education for girls and boys.[/ex] 2) [U] formal the excellent skills or features that… …
7distinction — dis•tinc•tion [[t]dɪˈstɪŋk ʃən[/t]] n. 1) a distinguishing as different 2) the recognizing of differences; discrimination: to make a distinction between right and wrong[/ex] 3) a discrimination made between things as different: Death comes to all …
8distinction — noun 1 clear difference ADJECTIVE ▪ critical, crucial, important, key, main, major, vital ▪ basic, essential …
9distinction — n. differentiation 1) to draw, make a distinction 2) to blur a distinction 3) a clear cut; dubious; fine; subtle distinction 4) a distinction between eminence superiority 5) to enjoy, have, hold a distinction (he holds the dubious distinction of… …
10distinction — dis|tinc|tion W2S3 [dıˈstıŋkʃən] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(difference)¦ 2¦(excellence)¦ 3¦(being special)¦ 4¦(result)¦ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1.) ¦(DIFFERENCE)¦ [U and C] a clear difference or separation between two similar things distinction between ▪ the distinction… …
