English to Afrikaans Meaning of distinction - onderskeid


Distinction :
onderskeid

verskil, onderskeid, verskeidenheid, veinzerij, ongelykheid, kans, afsondering, onafhanklikheid, eensaamheid, besondere karakter, eer, eerbetoon, agting, eerbied, waardigheid, funksie, vreemd, eiendom, eienskap, landmerk, individualiteit, meer, tipe, weglating, afwesigheid, gebrek

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Definitions of distinction in English
Noun(1) a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes(2) high status importance owing to marked superiority(3) a distinguishing difference between similar things or people(4) an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority
Examples of distinction in English
(1) The recent Golden Globe winner again shows her gift for giving distinction to characters who seem born to be pitied or dismissed.(2) He was awarded the final school certificate with a distinction in 1849.(3) So long as we agree about the marking, it is of no great consequence where we draw the line between pass and failure, or between the different levels of distinction .(4) A talented flautist has been awarded a distinction in a Grade 8 music exam, aged just 11.(5) he gained the highest distinction awarded for excellence in photography(6) They act as a showcase for the farming sector and they have fulfilled that role with flair and distinction for many years.(7) Her performance at university was outstanding and she was awarded a distinction and received the Sir William Young Gold Medal.(8) these procedures were to be applied to all births, without distinction(9) Though she was clearly talented, Locke lacked distinction .(10) But that doesn't deduct from the artistry and distinction that beams from the rest of the film.(11) These characteristics demonstrate considerable variation, and distinction among the three varieties in the field is difficult.(12) He'd been given a retrospective at the Louvre, the first living artist to be awarded such a distinction .(13) She recently was awarded a master of music with distinction from the Royal Scottish Academy.(14) Ms Samreen, a student of Hakim Ajmal Khan Girl's Senior Secondary School, passed her secondary examination with distinction .(15) They seemed to fade into the background, as you would expect from a servant, and didn't seem to crave power or distinction .(16) A poet's distinction lies in their ability to get to a deep level of insight very quickly.
Related Phrases of distinction
(1) with distinction ::
met onderskeiding
(2) make a distinction ::
maak 'n onderskeid
(3) pass with distinction ::
slaag met lof
(4) sex distinction ::
seks onderskeid
Synonyms
Noun
1. difference ::
verskil
2. importance ::
belangrikheid
3. honor ::
eer
4. differentiation ::
differensiasie
5. preeminence ::
eerste kan
Antonyms
1. deficiency ::
tekort
2. demerit ::
strafpuntstelsel
Different Forms
distinction, distinctions
Word Example from TV Shows
the distinction between
diagnostic and exploratory?

the DISTINCTION between diagnostic and exploratory?

Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 5

but he didn't seem any more interested
in the distinction than your father.

but he didn't seem any more interested in the DISTINCTION than your father.

Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 3

I'll admit,
it is a subtle distinction.

I'll admit, it is a subtle DISTINCTION.

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 6

Your doctorate is in neurobiology.
I fail to see the distinction.

Your doctorate is in neurobiology. I fail to see the DISTINCTION.

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 24

you tend not to be overly concerned
with the kind of distinction...

you tend not to be overly concerned with the kind of DISTINCTION...

Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 3

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