definition of
distinction

[1] #1 distinction n. [differentiation] a discrimination between things as different and distinct; "it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation". wn

[2] #2 distinction n. [eminence, preeminence, note] high status importance owing to marked superiority; "a scholar of great eminence". wn

[3] #3 distinction n. a distinguishing quality; "it has the distinction of being the cheapest restaurant in town". wn

[4] #4 distinction n. a distinguishing difference; "he learned the distinction between gold and lead". wn