distinction

differenza, distinzione

Differenza tra cose che permette di riconoscerle come separate e diverse.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: distinction between A and B (There is a clear distinction between a wish and a plan.)

Sinonimi: difference

Contrari: similarity

Espressioni comuni: clear distinction, subtle distinction, draw a distinction, class distinction

distinzione, differenziazione

Atto di riconoscere le differenze tra cose o di trattarle come diverse.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: 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.)

Sinonimi: differentiation, discrimination

Espressioni comuni: make a distinction, without distinction, distinction between groups

eccellenza, distinzione

Livello di successo eccezionale che suscita il rispetto e l’attenzione degli altri.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: with distinction (She served her community with distinction.); of distinction (He was a scientist of distinction.)

Sinonimi: excellence, eminence

Espressioni comuni: with distinction, great distinction, artist of distinction