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  • 101distinguished — adjective 1 very successful and therefore respected and admired: a school with a distinguished academic record see famous 2 someone who has a distinguished appearance looks important in a way that makes you respect and admire them: a tall,… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 102distinguished */ — UK [dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt] / US adjective 1) successful and respected by many people the distinguished painter known as Grandma Moses a distinguished career in the diplomatic service 2) looking impressive and as if you deserve respect. This word is not… …

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  • 103distinguished — adjective Date: 1714 1. marked by eminence, distinction, or excellence < distinguished leadership > 2. befitting an eminent person < a distinguished setting > Synonyms: see famous …

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  • 104Distinguished Intelligence Cross — The Distinguished Intelligence Cross is awarded by the Central Intelligence Agency for a voluntary act or acts of extraordinary heroism involving the acceptance of existing dangers with conspicuous fortitude and exemplary courage. This award is&#8230; …

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  • 105Distinguished name — Every entry in the directory has a distinguished name (DN). The DN is the name that uniquely identifies an entry in the directory. A DN is made up of attribute=value pairs, separated by commas, for example: cn=Ben Gray,ou=editing,o=New York Times …

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  • 106Distinguished Flying Cross — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Deux pays possèdent une décoration portant ce nom&#160;: Distinguished Flying Cross (États Unis) Distinguished Flying Cross (Royaume Uni) Catégorie :&#8230; …

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  • 107distinguished — distinguishedly, adv. /di sting gwisht/, adj. 1. made conspicuous by excellence; noted; eminent; famous: a distinguished scholar. 2. having an air of distinction, dignity, or eminence: a distinguished old gentleman. 3. conspicuous; marked. [1600&#8230; …

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  • 108Distinguished Service Order — Brit. Mil. a decoration awarded for distinguished service in action. Abbr.: D.S.O. * * * ▪ British military award       British military decoration awarded to officers who have performed meritorious or distinguished service in war. The decoration …

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  • 109distinguished — adjective a) celebrated, well known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigious The lecture was attended by many distinguished mathematicians. b) Having a dignified appearance or demeanor Her father was a distinguished gentleman, alb …

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  • 110distinguished — dis|tin|guished [dıˈstıŋgwıʃt] adj 1.) successful, respected, and admired ▪ a long and distinguished career 2.) dressed in neat and attractive clothes that are worn by adults, not looking like a young person ▪ a tall distinguished figure in a&#8230; …

    Dictionary of contemporary English