B2nounlanguageeducation
US/dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/
UK/dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/
a clear difference between two things; also a very high mark in an exam
In context
It is important to make a distinction between facts and opinions.
There is a clear distinction between British and American spelling.
She worked very hard and finished her master's degree with distinction.
Words that go with distinction
verb + noun
- make a distinctionWe must make a distinction between the two cases.
- draw a distinctionThe law draws a distinction between adults and children.
adjective + noun
- clear distinctionThere is a clear distinction between the two words.
noun + preposition
- distinction betweenWhat is the distinction between a virus and bacteria?
- with distinctionHe passed the exam with distinction.