distinguished
/dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃt/
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.
“The soldier distinguished himself in combat and received a medal.”
- 4
To make to differ.
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adjective
- 1
Celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigious
“The lecture was attended by many distinguished mathematicians.”
- 2
Having a dignified appearance or demeanor
“Her father was a distinguished gentleman, albeit a poor one.”
- 3
Specified, noted.
“Let X be a topological space with a distinguished point p.”
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