award vs distinction

distinction vs award

award and distinction both are nouns.

award is a verb but distinction is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
award	Yes	No	Yes	No
distinction	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, distinction is a hyponym of award; that is, distinction is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than award:

award: a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
distinction: an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority

Other hyponyms of award include prize, trophy, aliyah, academic degree, degree, crown, pennant, cachet, seal, seal of approval, citation, commendation, honorable mention, mention, letter, varsity letter, decoration, laurel wreath, medal, medallion, palm, ribbon, trophy, Emmy, Nobel prize, Academy Award, Oscar, Prix de Rome, Prix Goncourt.

award (noun)	distinction (noun)
a grant made by a law court	a distinguishing difference between similar things or people
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction	a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery	an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority
	high status importance owing to marked superiority

award (verb)	distinction (verb)
give, especially as an honor or reward
give as judged due or on the basis of merit

Difference between award and distinction

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