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distinct

adjective

Reveal meaning and examples

Clearly separate or different; also readily noticed or understood.

The report treated attendance and satisfaction as two distinct measures.
Dictionary practice example.
A college theater group compared two costume-rental offers that were comparable in duration, included services, and the number of outfits provided. The wardrobe coordinator used a table to differentiate the offers, noting that only one included repairs during the rental period. She also identified two distinct responsibilities: selecting costumes for the production and arranging their return.
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