Meaning Of The Word Distinguish

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What's The Definition Of Distinguish?

distinguish
verb: A feature or quality that distinguishes one thing from another causes the two things to be regarded as different, because only the first thing has the feature or quality.
verb: If you can distinguish one thing from another or distinguish between two things, you can see or understand how they are different.

distinguish in American English
to separate or mark off by differences; perceive or show the difference in; differentiate
intransitive verb: to indicate or show a difference
transitive verb: to mark off as different

distinguish in British English
to make, show, or recognize a difference or differences (between or among); differentiate (between)

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