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Distinguish

usgb/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/Volume
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Not Always Visual

Distinguishing can involve senses other than sight, like taste or hearing.

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He could distinguish the song by its unique guitar riff.
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Subtle Differences

Sometimes the differences you distinguish are not obvious, but very slight.

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An expert could distinguish the painting as a forgery by the brushstrokes.
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Context Clues

Context, like specific details or background info, helps to distinguish meaning.

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With the context of the story, she could distinguish the author's intent.
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