Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Distinguishing.
Distinguishing - as a verb
Mark as different
Example: "We distinguish several kinds of maple"
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Detect with the senses
Example: "The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards"
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Be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense
Example: "His modesty distinguishes him from his peers"
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Make conspicuous or noteworthy
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Distinguishing - as a noun
The act by which something is distinguished or told apart.
Distinguishing - as an adjective
That serves to distinguish.
Example Sentences
"His distinguishing feature was his piercing blue eyes."
"The artist used a distinguishing brush stroke technique in their paintings."
"The company's logo had a distinguishing symbol that set it apart from its competitors."
"The dog's distinguishing bark made it easy to recognize from a distance."
"The chef added a distinguishing spice to the dish, giving it a unique flavor."
Word Game Points
Is DISTINGUISHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, distinguishing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DISTINGUISHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.
Is DISTINGUISHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, distinguishing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDISTINGUISHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.
Is DISTINGUISHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distinguishing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDISTINGUISHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.
