Distinguish (verb)

1. To recognize or perceive the difference between two or more things.
2. To recognize the individuality of someone or something.
3. To mark or identify as different or distinct.
4. To be clearly different or of a higher quality than others.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french distinguer, from latin distinguere, from dis- "apart" + stinguere "prick, mark".

Examples:

1. She distinguished the original painting from the copy.
2. He distinguished the bird species by the color of the feather.
3. She distinguished the sound of the music.
4. He distinguished the different flavors in the food.
5. She distinguished the quality of the diamond.