make a distinction

make a distinction
index differentiate, discriminate (distinguish), discriminate (treat differently), select

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  • make a distinction between — demonstrate the difference between …   English contemporary dictionary

  • distinction — n. differentiation 1) to draw, make a distinction 2) to blur a distinction 3) a clear cut; dubious; fine; subtle distinction 4) a distinction between eminence superiority 5) to enjoy, have, hold a distinction (he holds the dubious distinction of… …   Combinatory dictionary

  • distinction — dis|tinc|tion [ dı stıŋkʃən ] noun *** 1. ) count a difference between two things: In practice, these distinctions are often blurred (=not made very clear). distinction between: Do other countries have the same distinction between amateur and… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • distinction */*/*/ — UK [dɪˈstɪŋkʃ(ə)n] / US noun Word forms distinction : singular distinction plural distinctions 1) [countable] a difference between two things In practice, these distinctions are often blurred (= not made very clear). distinction between: Do other …   English dictionary

  • distinction — [[t]dɪstɪ̱ŋkʃ(ə)n[/t]] distinctions 1) N COUNT: usu N between pl n A distinction is a difference between similar things. There are obvious distinctions between the two wine making areas... The distinction between craft and fine art is more… …   English dictionary

  • distinction — distinctionless, adj. /di stingk sheuhn/, n. 1. a marking off or distinguishing as different: His distinction of sounds is excellent. 2. the recognizing or noting of differences; discrimination: to make a distinction between right and wrong. 3. a …   Universalium

  • distinction*/ — [dɪˈstɪŋkʃ(ə)n] noun 1) [C] a difference between two things the clear distinction between rich and poor[/ex] The school does not make a distinction between education for girls and boys.[/ex] 2) [U] formal the excellent skills or features that… …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • distinction — dis•tinc•tion [[t]dɪˈstɪŋk ʃən[/t]] n. 1) a distinguishing as different 2) the recognizing of differences; discrimination: to make a distinction between right and wrong[/ex] 3) a discrimination made between things as different: Death comes to all …   From formal English to slang

  • Distinction (law) — Distinction is a principle under international humanitarian law governing the legal use of force in an armed conflict, whereby belligerents must distinguish between combatants and civilians.[1][2] Distinction and proportionality are important… …   Wikipedia

  • Make — Cet article a pour sujet le logiciel intitulé make. Pour une définition du mot « make », voir l’article make du Wiktionnaire. make est un logiciel traditionnel d UNIX. C est un « moteur de production » : il sert à appeler …   Wikipédia en Français

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