distinguere

Definitions of distinguere
  1. verb
    detect with the senses
    synonyms: cernere, conoscere, discernere, intravedere, riconoscere, scernere
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    differenziare, discriminare
    distinguish
  2. verb
    mark as different
    synonyms: contare, differenziare, discernere, enumerare, individualizzare, noverare, personalizzare, separare
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    differenziare, discriminare
    recognize or perceive the difference
    etichettare
    distinguish (an element or atom) by using a radioactive isotope or an isotope of unusual mass for tracing through chemical reactions
    etichettare
    distinguish (as a compound or molecule) by introducing a labeled atom
    differenziare, individualizzare, personalizzare
    make or mark or treat as individual
    dissociare
    regard as unconnected
    isolare
    place or set apart
    type of:
    determinare, identificare, individualizzare, individuare, ravvisare, riconoscere
    recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
  3. verb
    be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense
    synonyms: correggere, differenziare, individualizzare, macchiare, personalizzare
    correggere, macchiare, segnare
    designate as if by a mark
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    caratterizzare
    be characteristic of
    determinare, individuare
    give individual character to
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