distinguishing (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
Definition
To recognize or show the difference between two or more things.
Examples
It can be difficult to distinguish between the two similar shades of blue.
The detective could distinguish the suspect's voice from the others on the recording.
Can you distinguish the original painting from the forgery?
How to Use distinguishing
- distinguish between (prepositional phrase)
- To recognize the difference between two or more things. — "It is crucial to distinguish between genuine and fake products."
- distinguish from (prepositional phrase)
- To recognize what makes something different from something else. — "The consultant helped the company distinguish its services from those of its competitors."
- distinguish oneself (collocation)
- To become recognized for excellence or a special quality. — "She worked hard to distinguish herself in her field."
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