distinction

英[dɪ'stɪŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n] 美[dɪ'stɪŋkʃən]

1. a discrimination between things as different and distinct;

"it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation"

2. high status importance owing to marked superiority;

"a scholar of great eminence"

3. a distinguishing quality;

"it has the distinction of being the cheapest restaurant in town"

4. a distinguishing difference;

"he learned the distinction between gold and lead"