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  • 1class-distinction — class distincˈtion noun • • • Main Entry: ↑class …

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  • 2class distinction — /klas dəsˈtɪŋkʃən/ (say klahs duhs tingkshuhn) noun 1. awareness of differences between social classes. 2. criteria used in distinguishing between social classes …

  • 3distinction — [ distɛ̃ksjɔ̃ ] n. f. • v. 1170; lat. distinctio 1 ♦ Action de distinguer, de reconnaître pour différent. ⇒ démarcation, différenciation, discrimination, séparation. Faire la distinction entre deux choses. ⇒ 2. départ. La distinction du bien et… …

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  • 4Distinction (social) — Distinction is a social force that places different values on different individuals. The criteria for such judgements have always been a matter of controversy and subject to criticism. They are, furthermore, subject to constant change. In his… …

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  • 5Distinction — may refer to: Distinction (social) is a social force that places different values on different individuals. (social, class, and style) Distinction (law) is a principle under international humanitarian law governing the legal use of force in an… …

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  • 6class — [adj] stylish; with panache chic, classy, dashing, fashionable, fine, fly*, foxy*, sharp; concept 589 Ant. plain, unstylish class [n1] kind, sort, category branch, brand, breed, cast, caste, character, classification, collection, color, degree,… …

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  • 7distinction — noun 1 clear difference ADJECTIVE ▪ critical, crucial, important, key, main, major, vital ▪ basic, essential …

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  • 8class — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Rank Nouns 1. class, division, category, head, section; department, province, domain (See part); [sub]kingdom, [super or sub ]phylum, division, [super or sub ]class, order, [super]family, genus, species …

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  • 9Class (set theory) — In set theory and its applications throughout mathematics, a class is a collection of sets (or sometimes other mathematical objects) which can be unambiguously defined by a property that all its members share. The precise definition of class… …

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  • 10class — n. & v. n. 1 any set of persons or things grouped together, or graded or differentiated from others esp. by quality (first class; economy class). 2 a a division or order of society (upper class; professional classes). b a caste system, a system… …

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