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distinction

Pronunciation: /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/

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n

  • 2 a u (merit, excellence) a writer of distinction = un distinguido or destacado escritor a car of distinction = un coche de categoría b u (distinguished appearance) distinción (f) c c u (mark of recognition) honor (m) distinción (f) d u c (BrE) [Educ] mención (f) especial

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