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distinction

IPA pronunciation: /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/

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Russian meaning

различие, отличие

English definition

A clear difference or contrast between similar things or people.

Example

There is a clear distinction between the two policies.

Collocations

make a distinction
distinction between
academic distinction

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