Distinction
Distinction noun - The fact or state of being above others in rank or importance.
Usage example: a number of physicians of national distinction serve on the staff of the teaching hospital
Dominance and distinction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dominance" instead a noun "Distinction".
Dominance
Dominance noun - The fact or state of being above others in rank or importance.
Usage example: the professor's dominance in the field of ancient Greek history
Distinction and dominance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Distinction" instead a noun "Dominance".
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