English-Thai Dictionary

distinction

N ความ ยอดเยี่ยม  ความ โดดเด่น  ความมีอำนาจ  eminence renown lowliness unimportance kwam-yod-tiam

 

distinction

N ความแตกต่าง  difference resemblance kwam-teak-tak

 

Webster's 1828 Dictionary

DISTINCTION

n.[L.] 1. The act of separating or distinguishing.
2. A note or mark of difference. [Seldom used. ]
3. Difference made; a separation or disagreement in kind or qualities, by which one thing is known from another. We observe a distinction between matter and spirit; a distinction between matter and spirit; a distinction between the animal and vegetable kingdoms; a distinction between good and evil, right and wrong; between sound reasoning and sophistry.
4. Difference regarded; separation; preference; as in the phrase, without distinction, which denotes promiscuously, all together, alike.
Maids, women, wives, without distinction fall.
5. Separation; division; as the distinction of tragedy into acts.
[In this sense, division would be preferable. ]
6. Notation of difference; discrimination; as a distinction between real and apparent good.
In classing the qualities of actions, it is necessary to make accurate distinctions.
7. Eminence; superiority; elevation of rank in society, or elevation of character; honorable estimation. Men who hold a high rank by birth or office, and men who are eminent for their talents, services or worth, are called men of distinction, as being raised above others by positive institutions or by reputation. So we say, a man of note.
8. That which confers eminence or superiority; office, rank or public favor.
9. Discernment; judgment.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

DISTINCTION

Dis *tinc "tion, n. Etym: [L. distinctio: cf. F. distinction. ]

 

1. A marking off by visible signs; separation into parts; division. [Obs. ] The distinction of tragedy into acts was not known. Dryden.

 

2. The act of distinguishing or denoting the differences between objects, or the qualities by which one is known from others; exercise of discernment; discrimination. To take away therefore that error, which confusion breedeth,distinction is requisite. Hooker.

 

3. That which distinguishes one thing from another; distinguishing quality; sharply defined difference; as, the distinction between real and apparent good. The distinction betwixt the animal kingdom and the inferior parts of matter. Locke.

 

4. Estimation of difference; regard to differences or distinguishing circumstance. Maids, women, wives, without distinction, fall. Dryden.

 

5. Conspicuous station; eminence; superiority; honorable estimation; as, a man of distinction. Your country's own means of distinction and defense. D. Webster.

 

Syn. -- Difference; variation, variety; contrast; diversity; contrariety; disagreement; discrimination; preference; superiority; rank; note; eminence.

 

New American Oxford Dictionary

distinction

dis tinc tion |disˈtiNGkSHən dəˈstɪŋ (k )ʃən | ▶noun 1 a difference or contrast between similar things or people: there is a sharp distinction between domestic politics and international politics | I was completely unaware of class distinctions. • the separation of things or people into different groups according to their attributes or characteristics: these procedures were to be applied to all births, without distinction. 2 excellence that sets someone or something apart from others: a novelist of distinction. • a decoration or honor awarded to someone in recognition of outstanding achievement: he gained the highest distinction awarded for excellence in photography. • recognition of outstanding achievement, such as on an examination: I made a distinction in Greek. Compare with merit. PHRASES distinction without a difference an artificially created distinction where no real difference exists. have the distinction of be different from others of a similar type by virtue of a notable characteristic or achievement: pinto beans have the distinction of being one of the quickest beans to cook. ORIGIN Middle English (in the sense ‘subdivision, category ’): via Old French from Latin distinctio (n- ), from the verb distinguere (see distinguish ).

 

Oxford Dictionary

distinction

dis |tinc ¦tion |dɪˈstɪŋ (k )ʃ (ə )n | ▶noun 1 a difference or contrast between similar things or people: there is a sharp distinction between domestic politics and international politics | I was completely unaware of class distinctions. • [ mass noun ] the separation of people or things into different groups according to their characteristics: high interest rates strike down, without distinction, small businesses and the unemployed. 2 [ mass noun ] excellence that sets someone or something apart from others: a novelist of distinction. • [ count noun ] a decoration or honour awarded to someone: he gained the highest distinction awarded for excellence in photography. • [ count noun ] a grade in an examination denoting excellence: she gained a distinction in her diploma. Compare with merit. PHRASES distinction without a difference an artificially created distinction where no real difference exists. ORIGIN Middle English (in the sense ‘subdivision, category ’): via Old French from Latin distinctio (n- ), from the verb distinguere (see distinguish ).

 

American Oxford Thesaurus

distinction

distinction noun 1 class distinctions: difference, contrast, dissimilarity, variance, variation; division, differentiation, dividing line, gulf, gap. ANTONYMS similarity. 2 a painter of distinction: importance, significance, note, consequence; renown, fame, celebrity, prominence, eminence, preeminence, repute, reputation; merit, worth, greatness, excellence, quality. ANTONYMS mediocrity. 3 he had served with distinction: honor, credit, excellence, merit.

 

Oxford Thesaurus

distinction

distinction noun 1 the distinction between academic and vocational qualifications: difference, contrast, dissimilarity, dissimilitude, divergence, variance, variation; division, separation, differentiation, contradistinction, discrimination, segregation, dividing line, gulf, gap, chasm. ANTONYMS similarity. 2 a painter of distinction: importance, significance, note, consequence, account; renown, fame, celebrity, prominence, eminence, pre-eminence, repute, reputation, honour, prestige, status, high standing, illustriousness, name, mark, rank; merit, worth, greatness, excellence, glory, quality, superiority. ANTONYMS mediocrity. 3 he had served with distinction in the Great War: honour, credit, excellence, merit.

 

French Dictionary

distinction

distinction n. f. nom féminin 1 Action de distinguer, de faire la différence entre plusieurs éléments. : Il est essentiel de faire une distinction entre les produits. 2 Marque d ’estime. : Ce chercheur a obtenu une distinction honorifique. SYNONYME décoration . 3 Raffinement, délicatesse. : Elle s ’exprime avec distinction. SYNONYME classe ; élégance .

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

distinction

dis tinc tion /dɪstɪ́ŋ (k )ʃ (ə )n /→distinguish 名詞 複 ～s /-z /1 U «…の間の » 区別 , 相違, 差異 ; 差別, 分け隔て «between » (!具体例ではa ～/～s; その際しばしば修飾語を伴う ) ▸ make [draw ] a distinction between discipline and punishment しつけと罰の区別を付ける ▸ a big [clear, crucial, subtle ] distinction 大きな [はっきりした, 決定的な, 微妙な ]違い ▸ a distinction without a difference 名ばかりの区別 2 C 〖単数形で 〗 «…という » 栄誉 «of do ing » (!時にa [the ] dubious ～で不名誉を表す ) ; ｟英 かたく ｠栄誉の印, 称号, 勲章 ; ｟英 ｠優秀賞 ▸ Barry has the distinction of being one of the few experts on the disease .名誉なことにバリーはその病気の数少ない専門家の1人である ▸ get [gain ] a distinction in an exam 試験で優等をとる 3 U ｟かたく ｠卓越, 優秀性 ; 高名, 名声 ▸ a doctor of great distinction すばらしく優秀な医者 with dist í nction 1 立派な成績で .2 見事に .without dist í nction 1 区別 [差別 ]せずに ▸ without distinction of sex 男女を問わず .2 ひどく, まずく .