distinction

Unterschied, Unterscheidung

Unterschied zwischen Dingen, durch den man sie als voneinander verschieden erkennt.

In einfachem Englisch: A difference between things that helps you see them as separate.

• The distinction is important.
• She explained the distinction between needs and wants.
• These distinctions are often difficult to see.

So benutzt man es: distinction between A and B (There is a clear distinction between a wish and a plan.)

Synonyme: difference

Gegenteile: similarity

Häufige Wendungen: clear distinction, subtle distinction, draw a distinction, class distinction

Unterscheidung, Differenzierung

Das Erkennen von Unterschieden zwischen Dingen oder ihre unterschiedliche Behandlung.

In einfachem Englisch: The act of recognizing or treating things as different from each other.

• The rules apply without distinction.
• We make no distinction between new and returning customers.
• A careful distinction between fact and opinion is necessary.

So benutzt man es: make a distinction between A and B (We make a distinction between accidents and deliberate damage.); without distinction of something (Everyone may apply without distinction of age.)

Synonyme: differentiation, discrimination

Häufige Wendungen: make a distinction, without distinction, distinction between groups

Auszeichnung, herausragende Leistung

Besonders hohe Leistung, die anderen auffällt und ihre Anerkennung verdient.

In einfachem Englisch: A high standard of achievement that earns people's respect and attention.

• She completed the course with distinction.
• He became a writer of great distinction.
• Few musicians have achieved such distinction.

So benutzt man es: with distinction (She served her community with distinction.); of distinction (He was a scientist of distinction.)

Synonyme: excellence, eminence

Häufige Wendungen: with distinction, great distinction, artist of distinction