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distinction

/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
dis · tinc · tion dɪ · ˈstɪŋk · ʃən
English Definition
n. a difference or contrast between similar things or people
中文释义
区别,差别
Significado en Español
distinción, diferencia
한국어 뜻
구별, 차이
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự phân biệt, sự khác biệt
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Example Sentence

There is a clear distinction between the two terms.

这两个术语之间有明显的区别。

Synonyms
difference contrast differentiation
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “distinction”:

  1. A sameness
  2. B contrast
  3. C resemblance
  4. D similarity
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B — contrast. “distinction” means n. a difference or contrast between similar things or people

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

There is a clear ______ between a simple wish and a real, careful plan.

  1. A distinction
  2. B sameness
  3. C match
  4. D copy
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A — distinction. “distinction” means n. a difference or contrast between similar things or people

Common questions about “distinction”

What does “distinction” mean?

distinction — n. a difference or contrast between similar things or people. In Chinese: 区别,差别.

How do you pronounce “distinction”?

distinction is pronounced /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/. It breaks into 3 syllables: dis · tinc · tion.

How do you use “distinction” in a sentence?

There is a clear distinction between the two terms. (这两个术语之间有明显的区别。)

What are synonyms for “distinction”?

difference, contrast, differentiation — all close in meaning to distinction (n. a difference or contrast between similar things or people).

Is “distinction” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. distinction appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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