1.NounThat which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.
2.NounThe act of distinguishing, discriminating; discrimination.
"There is a distinction to be made between resting and slacking.; We must always make a distinction that right versus wrong is different from legal and illegal."
3.NounA feature that causes someone or something to stand out from others of its type.
A feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; the quality of being distinguished.
"She had the distinction of meeting the Queen."
4.NounA feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; the quality of being distinguished.