Definition of "Distinction" :

noun: a distinguishing difference between similar things or people

"He learned the distinction between gold and lead."

noun: a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

"It is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation."

noun: an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority

"She graduated with the highest distinction."

noun: high status importance owing to marked superiority