class distinction

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• class-distinction — class distincˈtion noun • • • Main Entry: ↑class …   Useful english dictionary

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

• distinction — [ 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… …   Encyclopédie Universelle

• Distinction (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… …   Wikipedia

• Distinction — 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… …   Wikipedia

• class — [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,… …   New thesaurus

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

• class — 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 …   English dictionary for students

• Class (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… …   Wikipedia

• class — 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… …   Useful english dictionary

• Class action — This article is about the legal term. For names of various art works, see Class Action (disambiguation). Civil procedure in the United States Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Doctrines of civil procedure Jurisdiction Subject matter jurisdiction… …   Wikipedia