Distinction - translation, pronunciation and examples
distinction
a difference or contrast between things
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When to use distinction
чёткое различие
важное различие
ключевое различие
основное различие
тонкое различие
distinction usage examples
Есть различие между этими двумя методами.
There is a distinction between the two methods.
Она провела различие между необходимостью и желанием.
She drew a distinction between need and want.
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How to pronounce distinction and what this word means
distinction translation: различие. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce distinction
/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
distinction translation
различие
distinction examples
There is a distinction between the two methods.
distinction transcription
/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/, /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
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distinction meaning: what does it mean?
a difference or contrast between things
distinction pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
distinction is pronounced as /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
distinction definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
There is a distinction between the two methods. Translation: Есть различие между этими двумя методами.
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