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Having distinction or difference
“To learn their craft well is the key distinguishing ambition of this group.”
Distinguished by a unique attribute
Characteristic of a particular person or thing
The action or process of identifying someone or something or the fact of being identified
The action or process of identifying the presence of something concealed or subtle
The act, or result, of comparing two things or people
An act of designating or characterizing someone or something
Discerning what somebody is saying
“Mark scanned the room intently, attempting to distinguish the mood of the guests who had arrived.”
Present participle for to see or catch sight of with one's eyes
“I still see the black outline of the hull, and still think I can distinguish the figure of a man stretched upon the tiller.”
Present participle for to identify differences in
“Pinker suggests that our love of music developed from an evolutionary need to distinguish different sounds.”
Present participle for to assort according to type, category or class
“Researchers were asked to distinguish the specimens by size and stability.”
Present participle for to be an identifying characteristic or mark of
“His honesty would distinguish him from the rest of the candidates.”
Present participle for to make oneself noticeably different or better from others, typically through accomplishments
“The organization would distinguish Fernandes with a medal of honor for her contributions to science.”
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