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distinction

[dih-stingk-shuhn] / dɪˈstɪŋk ʃən /




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This distinction matters because twists and knots affect electrical signals in very different ways.

From Science Daily

In the debate over all-time greats, Mr. Klosterman makes a useful distinction between acquired and natural greatness.

From The Wall Street Journal

Does part of this have to do with giving our kids as well, all Americans, better tools that we equip them with to make these sort of distinctions and rational decisions?

From The Wall Street Journal

Matt Cameron, a Massachusetts-based immigration attorney, told Salon in an interview that the distinction between “coordination” and “cooperation” will be important when it comes to Democrats’ demands.

From Salon

The distinction between permitted and forbidden means is the core of the rule of law.

From The Wall Street Journal