Distinguish

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Not Always VisualPlay
Distinguishing can involve senses other than sight, like taste or hearing. SlideHe could distinguish the song by its unique guitar riff.
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Subtle DifferencesPlay
Sometimes the differences you distinguish are not obvious, but very slight. SlideAn expert could distinguish the painting as a forgery by the brushstrokes.
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Context CluesPlay
Context, like specific details or background info, helps to distinguish meaning. SlideWith the context of the story, she could distinguish the author's intent.