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Look up distinction, distinct, or distinctive in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Distinction, distinct or distinctive may refer to: Distinction (philosophy)
Distinction
1979 book by Pierre Bourdieu
Distinction: A Social Critique of the Judgement of Taste (La Distinction: Critique sociale du jugement, 1979) by Pierre Bourdieu, is a sociological report
Distinction_(book)
American rhythm and blues group
The Friends of Distinction were an American vocal group founded by Harry Elston and Floyd Butler, best known for their 1969 RIAA-certified Gold hits "Grazing
The_Friends_of_Distinction
Formality distinction feature of some languages
The T–V distinction is the contextual use of different pronouns that exists in some languages and serves to convey formality or familiarity. Its name
T–V_distinction
Principle in international conflict law
Distinction (the principle of distinction) is a principle under international humanitarian law governing the legal use of force in an armed conflict,
Distinction_(law)
Joint-highest civilian award of the US
award is further denoted as "with distinction." There are no specific criteria for receiving the award with distinction; Executive Order 11085 simply specifies
Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom
Mark in heraldry
A mark of distinction, in heraldry, is a charge showing that the bearer of a shield is not (as defined by the rules or laws of heraldry in most, though
Marks_of_distinction
Topics referred to by the same term
Order of Distinction may refer to: Order of Distinction (Bahamas) Order of Distinction (Belize) Order of Distinction (Jamaica) Order of Distinction (Ottoman
Order_of_Distinction
International organization for women
The Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) is a nonprofit organization with a focus on empowerment, leadership, and rights of women, young women, and
YWCA
Distinguishing objects and classes of objects
The type–token distinction is the difference between a type of objects (analogous to a class) and the individual tokens of that type (analogous to instances)
Type–token_distinction
Visible honour awarded to an individual recipient
association) began to be known informally as orders. As a result, the modern distinction between orders and decorations or insignia has become somewhat blurred
Order_(distinction)
Difference between biological sex and gender identity
government bodies and intergovernmental agencies such as the WHO make a distinction between gender and sex. In most individuals, the various biological determinants
Sex–gender_distinction
English alternative rock band
Kitchens of Distinction (sometimes shortened colloquially to KoD) are an English rock band formed in Tooting, South London in 1986. The trio consist of
Kitchens_of_Distinction
Fundamental philosophical abstraction; the recognition of difference
Distinction, the fundamental philosophical abstraction, involves the recognition of difference. In classical philosophy, there were various ways in which
Distinction_(philosophy)
Social force that assigns different values upon different people within a given society
In sociology, distinction is a social force whereby people use various strategies—consciously or not—to differentiate and distance themselves from others
Distinction_(sociology)
Type of logical fallacy
Look up distinction without a difference in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A distinction without a difference is an informal fallacy where an author
Distinction without a difference
Distinction_without_a_difference
Phase Distinction is a property of programming languages that observe a strict division between types and terms. A concise rule for determining whether
Phase_distinction
Hotel in Christchurch, New Zealand
Distinction Christchurch Hotel is a hotel in Cathedral Square of Christchurch, New Zealand. Previously named the Millennium Hotel, it was damaged in the
Distinction Christchurch Hotel
Distinction_Christchurch_Hotel
Award
The Madrid Distinction (Spanish: Distintivo de Madrid) was one of the highest military awards of the Second Spanish Republic. It was a decoration related
Madrid_Distinction
Semantic distinction in philosophy
The analytic–synthetic distinction is a semantic distinction used primarily in philosophy to distinguish between propositions (in particular, statements
Analytic–synthetic distinction
Analytic–synthetic_distinction
Cognitive bias
Distinction bias, a concept of decision theory, is the tendency to view two options as more distinctive when evaluating them simultaneously than when
Distinction_bias
Sound change in some English dialects
(IPA). For an introductory guide on IPA symbols, see Help:IPA. For the distinction between [ ], / / and ⟨ ⟩, see IPA § Brackets and transcription delimiters
Cot–caught_merger
Theological concept central to Eastern Orthodoxy
In Eastern Orthodox (Palamite) theology, there is a distinction between the essence (ousia) and the energies (energeia) of God. It was formulated by Gregory
Essence–energies_distinction
National order in the Jamaican honours system
The Order of Distinction (OD) is a national order in the Jamaican honours system. It is the sixth in order of precedence of the Orders of Societies of
Order of Distinction (Jamaica)
Order_of_Distinction_(Jamaica)
Phrases for levels of academic distinction
phrases used in some colleges and universities to indicate the level of distinction with which an academic degree has been earned. The system is primarily
Latin_honors
Distinction between what is and what ought to be
The fact–value distinction is a fundamental epistemological distinction between: Statements of fact (positive or descriptive statements), which are based
Fact–value_distinction
Concept in scholastic metaphysics
formal distinction is a distinction intermediate between what is merely conceptual, and what is fully real or mind-independent—a logical distinction. It
Formal_distinction
Concept in ontology
The internal–external distinction is a distinction used in philosophy to divide an ontology into two parts: trivial internal questions and meaningless
Internal–external_distinction
German Nazi Party award
Gerwarth 2011, p. 279. Wikimedia Commons has media related to German Order (distinction). Angolia, John (1989). For Führer and Fatherland: Political & Civil
German_Order_(distinction)
Sociolinguistic phenomenon
The T–V distinction (from the Latin pronouns tu and vos) is a contrast in a given language between various forms of addressing one or multiple conversation
T–V distinction in the world's languages
T–V_distinction_in_the_world's_languages
Concept in philosophy
Creator/creature distinction or the Categorical Distinction. In its present form, it is usually attributed to Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard. The distinction emphasizes
Infinite qualitative distinction
Infinite_qualitative_distinction
Distinction between using a word and mentioning it
fundamental distinction is made between the ordinary use of a term (a word, name, phrase, etc.) versus the self-aware mention of it. The distinction between
Use–mention_distinction
1950 film by Edward Buzzell
A Woman of Distinction is a 1950 American screwball romantic comedy film directed by Edward Buzzell and starring Rosalind Russell, Ray Milland and Edmund
A_Woman_of_Distinction
Distinction made in genetics
The genotype–phenotype distinction is drawn in genetics. The "genotype" is an organism's full hereditary information. The "phenotype" is an organism's
Genotype–phenotype distinction
Genotype–phenotype_distinction
The University of Oxford introduced Titles of Distinction for senior academics in 1996. These are not established chairs, which are posts funded by endowment
Titles of distinction awarded by the University of Oxford
Titles_of_distinction_awarded_by_the_University_of_Oxford
Epistemological and metaphysical dualism in modern philosophy
The primary–secondary quality distinction is a conceptual distinction in epistemology and metaphysics, concerning the nature of reality. It is most explicitly
Primary–secondary quality distinction
Primary–secondary_quality_distinction
1894 book by Kazimierz Twardowski
of philosophy. The philosopher Alexius Meinong adopted Twardowski's distinction between the individual mental act, its content and its object, and his
On the Content and Object of Presentations
On_the_Content_and_Object_of_Presentations
Two types of knowledge, justification, or argument
justification. In the history of philosophy, the a priori–a posteriori distinction first appeared in the writings of the 14th century logician Albert of
A_priori_and_a_posteriori
Philosophical problem articulated by David Hume
a fallacy. The is–ought problem is closely related to the fact–value distinction in epistemology. Though the terms are often used interchangeably, academic
Is–ought_problem
Humanitarian organization
Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. is a national professional and humanitarian organization. Based in Houston, Texas, Top Ladies of Distinction has approximately
Top_Ladies_of_Distinction
In ontology, the highest kinds or genera of entities
classes of entities. A distinction between such categories, in making the categories or applying them, is called an ontological distinction. Various systems
Theory_of_categories
The product/process distinction is the distinction between the product information and the process information of a consumer good. Product information
Product/process_distinction
Award
Medal for Distinction in Military Service (Azerbaijani: "Hərbi xidmətdə fərqlənməyə görə" medalı) is a military award of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The
Medal for Distinction in Military Service
Medal_for_Distinction_in_Military_Service
Historical Chinese concept
"ordinary others", "wild tribes" and "uncivilized tribes". The Hua–Yi distinction asserted Chinese cultural superiority, but implied that outsiders could
Hua–Yi_distinction
Australian educational program
Distinction courses were an advanced placement program (not to be confused with the US Advanced Placement program) available to Higher School Certificate
HSC_distinction_courses
Bahamas national award
The Order of Distinction is an honour that can be given by the government of The Bahamas. It was founded in 2016. "Official Gazette : Supplement No. 1"
Order of Distinction (Bahamas)
Order_of_Distinction_(Bahamas)
Tropical, edible, staple fruit
steamed. Worldwide, there is no sharp distinction between dessert "bananas" and cooking "plantains": this distinction works well enough in the Americas and
Banana
Study of meaning in language
complex expression depends on its parts. Part of this process involves the distinction between sense and reference. Sense is given by the ideas and concepts
Semantics
and gray will not emerge in a language until the language has made a distinction between green and blue. In their account of the development of color
Blue–green distinction in language
Blue–green_distinction_in_language
Homicide criminal charge less culpable than murder
in common law for homicide considered less culpable than murder. The distinction between murder and manslaughter is sometimes said to have first been
Manslaughter
member of the faculty or staff, or as a recipient of the Barnard Medal of Distinction. Anne Anastasi (1928), psychologist known for her pioneering development
List of Barnard College people
List_of_Barnard_College_people
Award
Honorary Distinction of the Mayor of Białystok "Urbi Meritus - Meritorious for the City" (Polish: Honorowe Wyróżnienie Prezydenta Miasta Białegostoku
Honorary Distinction of the Mayor of Białystok
Honorary_Distinction_of_the_Mayor_of_Białystok
Capacity to distinguish oneself from others
In psychology, self-other control, also known as self-other distinction, denotes the capacity to discern between one's own and other individuals' physical
Self-other_control
Doctrinal distinction within Tibetan Buddhism
The Svātantrika–Prāsaṅgika distinction is a doctrinal distinction made within Tibetan Buddhism between two stances regarding the use of logic and the meaning
Svatantrika–Prasaṅgika distinction
Svatantrika–Prasaṅgika_distinction
Award
The Gibraltar Medallion of Distinction (GMD) is a civil award scheme established by the Parliament of the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. The
Gibraltar Medallion of Distinction
Gibraltar_Medallion_of_Distinction
have served France or the ideals it upholds may, however, receive a distinction of the Légion, which is nearly the same thing as membership in the Légion
List of foreign recipients of the Légion d'Honneur by country
List_of_foreign_recipients_of_the_Légion_d'Honneur_by_country
2013 compilation album by the British Electric Foundation
Music of Quality and Distinction Volume Three is the final album released by the British Electric Foundation, released in 2013. The album took 22 years
Music of Quality and Distinction Volume Three
Music_of_Quality_and_Distinction_Volume_Three
1970 studio album by The Friends of Distinction
Real Friends is the third studio album by R&B group The Friends of Distinction, released in 1970 on the RCA Victor label. The album peaked at No. 9 on
Real Friends (The Friends of Distinction album)
Real_Friends_(The_Friends_of_Distinction_album)
elements are present in every society, it is customary to acknowledge a distinction between theatre as an art form and entertainment, and theatrical or performance
History_of_theatre
Films that present sexually explicit subject matter
as nudity or fetishes (softcore) and sexual intercourse (hardcore). A distinction is sometimes made between "erotic" and "pornographic" films on the basis
Pornographic_film
American actress
alongside Falk on Columbo in several supporting roles and holds the distinction of making the most appearances of any actress in the series. Danese was
Shera_Danese
Concept in copyright law
The idea–expression distinction or idea–expression dichotomy is a legal doctrine in copyright law that limits the scope of copyright to only the expression
Idea–expression_distinction
Canadian soccer club
were recognized by the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame as an Organisation of Distinction. Over the course of their soccer history, they played in several leagues
United_Weston_FC
Delateralization feature of Spanish dialects
[ʎeˈismo]) has been used to refer to the maintenance of the phonemic distinction (lack of a merger) between /ʝ/ and /ʎ/. In some varieties of Murcian
Yeísmo
1981 book by Jürgen Habermas
contexts of communication have been relatively little studied and the distinction between oral and literary forms is not made in The Theory of Communicative
The Theory of Communicative Action
The_Theory_of_Communicative_Action
Award
The Bene Merito honorary distinction (Polish: Odznaka Honorowa „Bene Merito”; Latin for "well-merited" or "worthy") is a departmental (ministerial) decoration
Bene Merito honorary distinction
Bene_Merito_honorary_distinction
Transfer of the meaning of something in one language into another
equivalent target-language text. The English language draws a terminological distinction (which does not exist in all languages) between translating written texts
Translation
Topics referred to by the same term
Entertainment Group Left and Right: The Significance of a Political Distinction, a 1994 book by Norberto Bobbio Sinistral and dextral, the two types
Left_and_right
Spanish academic award
The distinction of "Honours" at the Spanish Baccalaureate (distinción de "Matrícula de Honor" en Bachillerato, in Spanish) is an academic award granted
Distinction of Honours at the Spanish Baccalaureate
Distinction_of_Honours_at_the_Spanish_Baccalaureate
Phonetic symbol chart
(IPA). For an introductory guide on IPA symbols, see Help:IPA. For the distinction between [ ], / / and ⟨ ⟩, see IPA § Brackets and transcription delimiters
International Phonetic Alphabet chart
International_Phonetic_Alphabet_chart
Award
The Medal "For Distinction in Military Service" (Russian: Медаль «За отличие в воинской службе») was a military decoration awarded in two classes by the
Medal "For Distinction in Military Service"
Medal_"For_Distinction_in_Military_Service"
Biology and medicine award
The Komen Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction was established by Susan G. Komen for the Cure in 1992 to recognize leading scientists for their significant
Komen Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction
Komen_Brinker_Award_for_Scientific_Distinction
Structured system of communication
vary between 5,000 and 7,000. Precise estimates depend on an arbitrary distinction (dichotomy) established between languages and dialects. Natural languages
Language
American non-profit arts organization
Contemporary North American Furniture (1997—invitational) The Award of Distinction is conferred annually by The Furniture Society upon one or more living
The_Furniture_Society
Topics referred to by the same term
ritual family used by a particular group or diocese Use–mention distinction, the distinction between using a word and mentioning it Consumption (economics)
Use
Distinction in formal semantics
used to mark a distinction in intensional statements, associated with the intensional operators in many such statements. The distinction is used regularly
De_dicto_and_de_re
School
congressional district from 2011-2022 The California Social Work Hall of Distinction was established in 2002 to honor those involved in bringing about the
USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
USC_Suzanne_Dworak-Peck_School_of_Social_Work
1970 studio album by The Friends of Distinction
Whatever is the fourth studio album by R&B group The Friends of Distinction, released in 1970 on the RCA Victor label. The album peaked at No. 42 on the
Whatever (The Friends of Distinction album)
Whatever_(The_Friends_of_Distinction_album)
decorations, medals, honorary titles, state prizes, and presidential distinctions of Ukraine. Shevchenko National Prize State Prize of Ukraine in the Field
Orders, decorations, and medals of Ukraine
Orders,_decorations,_and_medals_of_Ukraine
Lack of respect for things that are held to be sacred
is contrasted with "sacred", with meaning similar to "secular". The distinction between the sacred and the profane was considered by Émile Durkheim to
Profane_(religion)
The Autonomic Insignia of Distinction (Portuguese: Insígnia Autonómica de Distinção) is the third highest honor awarded by the Regional Government of
Autonomic Insignia of Distinction
Autonomic_Insignia_of_Distinction
Something given to a person or a group of people to recognize their merit or excellence
An award, sometimes called a distinction, is given to a recipient as a token of recognition of excellence in a certain field. When the token is a medal
Award
Sexual fixation on non-human animals
attraction to animals. While the two words are often used interchangeably, a distinction is generally made between zoophilia (as a persistent sexual interest
Zoophilia
Philosophical distinction by Gottlob Frege
In the philosophy of language, the distinction between concept and object is attributable to the German philosopher Gottlob Frege in 1892 (in his paper
Concept_and_object
Award
Badge of Distinction "For Mentoring" (Russian: Знак отличия «За наставничество») is a state award of the Russian Federation. Badge of Distinction "For Mentoring"
Badge of Distinction "For Mentoring"
Badge_of_Distinction_"For_Mentoring"
/oː/. The corresponding spellings were ⟨a⟩ and ⟨o⟩, with the length distinctions not normally marked; in modern editions of Old English texts, the long
Phonological history of English open back vowels
Phonological_history_of_English_open_back_vowels
Iconic person or object in popular culture
is usually associated with elements such as longevity, ubiquity and distinction. Moreover, "pop icon" status is distinguishable from other kinds of notability
Pop_icon
both the Imperial Japanese Army and Imperial Japanese Navy, the only distinction being the placement of the word Rikugun (army) or Kaigun (navy) before
Ranks of the Imperial Japanese Army
Ranks_of_the_Imperial_Japanese_Army
Ethnic group native to the Basque Country
(IPA). For an introductory guide on IPA symbols, see Help:IPA. For the distinction between [ ], / / and ⟨ ⟩, see IPA § Brackets and transcription delimiters
Basques
Relationship between an object and a representation of that object
Baudrillard's concept of simulacra further complicates the map-territory distinction. In Simulacra and Simulation, Baudrillard argues that in the modern age
Map–territory_relation
complete list of the cities and towns in Austria. There is no legal distinction between town and city in Austria; a Stadt (city) is an independent municipality
List of cities and towns in Austria
List_of_cities_and_towns_in_Austria
Civil award
Presidential Medal of Distinction Peres confers Medal of Distinction on Clinton Peres awards Elie Wiesel the Presidential Medal of Distinction "Israeli President
Israeli Presidential Medal of Honour
Israeli_Presidential_Medal_of_Honour
Hierarchical stratification of societies
societal changes, and in many cases, these distinctions may either almost disappear, such as the distinction between a patrician and a plebeian being almost
Social_class
1994 book by Norberto Bobbio
Left and Right: The Significance of a Political Distinction (Italian: Destra e sinistra) is a 1994 book by the Italian political scientist Norberto Bobbio
Left and Right: The Significance of a Political Distinction
Left_and_Right:_The_Significance_of_a_Political_Distinction
Grammatical category
deictic references to one or more participants in an event. Typically, the distinction is between the speaker (first person), the addressee (second person)
Grammatical_person
Sociological constructs related to sex
the mid-20th century, a terminological distinction in modern English (known as the sex and gender distinction) between biological sex and gender began
Gender
Words requiring context to understand their meaning
languages and is closely related to anaphora, with a sometimes unclear distinction between the two. In linguistic anthropology, deixis is seen as the same
Deixis
Russian state award
The Medal "For Distinction in Protection of the State Borders" (Russian: Медаль «За отличие в охране государственной границы») is a state award of the
Medal "For Distinction in the Protection of the State Borders"
Medal_"For_Distinction_in_the_Protection_of_the_State_Borders"
Highest award of the Soviet Union
Советского Союза, IPA: [ɡʲɪˈroj sɐˈvʲetskəvə sɐˈjuzə]) was the highest distinction in the Soviet Union, awarded together with the Order of Lenin personally
Hero_of_the_Soviet_Union
World Athletics) in the event. Since 2000, World Athletics makes no distinction between indoor and outdoor settings when establishing pole vault world
Men's pole vault world record progression
Men's_pole_vault_world_record_progression
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