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A difference that sets things apart, or an achievement that makes someone stand out.

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distinction

The lecturer emphasized the distinction between describing a pattern and explaining it.
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The class drew a distinction between two characters' plans: one preserved a shared courtyard, while the other replaced it with private storage.
From Speaking Precisely in a Seminar.
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