Academic / B1

di-STINGKSHUN/dɪˈstɪŋkʃn/

A distinction is a clear difference, or a very high grade: draw a distinction between; pass with distinction. Distinct is the adjective (already in the dictionary). Difference is everyday. Do not mix with extinction. Essays: a distinction between correlation and cause.

Meaning

A clear difference; also a very high exam grade (a distinction).

Examples

• “Draw a distinction between correlation and cause in the essay.”
• “She passed the diploma with distinction, which is the grade sense.”

Good to know

a distinction between A and B; draw a distinction. Grade: a distinction. Adjective: distinct. Everyday: difference. Mix-up: extinction.

Near in meaning

difference

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