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Distinguish

/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
To see or understand the differences between people or things

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Can you distinguish between fact and opinion?He can hardly distinguish the twins apart.

Etymology:

etymology
Originating from Latin distinguere in the late Middle Ages. The word came into English from Old French distinguer around the early 15th century, initially used in academia and theology to express differentiation.

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