English · Word Candidate

distinction

/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: distinctions

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

yếu tố hoặc đặc điểm quyết định

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Noun

Examples

The proper course for me, gentlemen of the jury, is to deal first with the earliest charges that have been falsely brought against me, and with my earliest accursers; and then with the later ones. I make this distinction because […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The act of distinguishing, discriminating; discrimination.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hành động phân biệt hoặc phân loại

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Examples

There is a distinction to be made between resting and slacking.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “distinction” mean?

That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.

Is “distinction” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.