Meaning of distinction

(noun) a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes; "it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation"

high status importance owing to marked superiority; "a scholar of great eminence"

a distinguishing difference between similar things or people; "he learned the distinction between gold and lead"

an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority; "she graduated with the highest distinction"