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Uncommondistinguishing
The correct spelling is distinguishing.
How to pronounce distinguishing
verb
Say it like: Dis-tin-gui-shi-ng
The correct spelling is distinguishing. To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics. For example: "The soldier distinguished himself in combat and received a medal."
Usage Examples
“The soldier distinguished himself in combat and received a medal.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.
- 2.To see someone or something clearly or distinctly.
- 3.To make oneself noticeably different or better from others through accomplishments.
- 4.To make to differ.
noun
- 1.The act by which something is distinguished or told apart.
adjective
- 1.That serves to distinguish.
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