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distinction

[dih-stingk-shuhn] / dɪˈstɪŋk ʃən /




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The study highlights an important distinction between human and artificial intelligence.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Rich Swann, who has been attending games for more than 30 years, draws a distinction between the regular-season and post-season vibe.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

On receiving his award, he said: "This distinction is more than personal."

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Some experts suggested the distinction between voluntary and mandatory sharing of their cutting-edge technology may be crucial.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Kuhn’s distinction between two types of science was too neat, but his basic approach was sound: sometimes, as we have seen, one discovery leads to another in a way which is, with hindsight, entirely inevitable.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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