The difference between Confusion and Distinction
When used as nouns, confusion means a lack of clarity or order, whereas distinction means that which distinguishes.
check bellow for the other definitions of Confusion and Distinction
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Confusion as a noun:
A lack of clarity or order.
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Confusion as a noun:
The state of being confused; misunderstanding.
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Confusion as a noun (archaic):
A state of shame or embarrassment.
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Distinction as a noun:
That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.
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Distinction as a noun:
The act of distinguishing, discriminating; discrimination.
Examples:
"There is a distinction to be made between resting and slacking."
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Distinction as a noun:
Specifically, a feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; being distinguished.
Examples:
"She had the distinction of meeting the Queen."