ALL meanings of distinguishment
dis·tin·guish
D d - noun distinguishment A distinction; observation of difference. 1
- verb with object distinguishment to mark off as different (often followed by from or by): He was distinguished from the other boys by his height. 1
- verb with object distinguishment to recognize as distinct or different; recognize the salient or individual features or characteristics of: It is hard to distinguish her from her twin sister. 1
- verb with object distinguishment to perceive clearly by sight or other sense; discern; recognize: He could not distinguish many of the words. 1
- verb with object distinguishment to set apart as different; be a distinctive characteristic of; characterize: It is his Italian accent that distinguishes him. 1
- verb with object distinguishment to make prominent, conspicuous, or eminent: to distinguish oneself in battle. 1
- verb with object distinguishment to divide into classes; classify: Let us distinguish the various types of metaphor. 1
- verb with object distinguishment Archaic. to single out for or honor with special attention. 1
- verb without object distinguishment to indicate or show a difference (usually followed by between). 1
- verb without object distinguishment to recognize or note differences; discriminate. 1
- noun distinguishment the quality or condition of being distinguished 0