01 v. t. Not set apart from others by visible marks; to make distinctive or discernible by exhibiting differences; to mark off by some characteristic.
imp. & p. p.
Distinguished; p. pr. & vb. n.
Distinguishing
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1.
Not set apart from others by visible marks; to make distinctive or discernible by exhibiting differences; to mark off by some characteristic.“Not more distinguished by her purple vest, Than by the charming features of her face.” — Dryden.“Milton has distinguished the sweetbrier and the eglantine.” — Nares.
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2.
To separate by definition of terms or logical division of a subject with regard to difference; as, to distinguish sounds into high and low.“Moses distinguished the causes of the flood into those that belong to the heavens, and those that belong to the earth.” — T. Burnet.
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To recognize or discern by marks, signs, or characteristic quality or qualities; to know and discriminate (anything) from other things with which it might be confounded; as, to distinguish the sound of a drum.“We are enabled to distinguish good from evil, as well as truth from falsehood.” — Watts.“Nor more can you distinguish of a man, Than of his outward show.” — Shak.
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4.
To constitute a difference; to make to differ.“Who distinguisheth thee?” — 1 Cor. iv. 7. (Douay version).
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5.
To separate from others by a mark of honor; to make eminent or known; to confer distinction upon; -- with by or for.
Syn.
To mark; discriminate; differentiate; characterize; discern; perceive; signalize; honor; glorify.