"To make the distinction" means to recognize and understand the difference between two or more things, ideas, or concepts. It involves separating and categorizing them based on their distinct traits or qualities. Full definition
No, the rules regarding the professional secrecy do not make a distinction between legal advice related to litigation and other legal advice. (globalinvestigationsreview.com)
But he did not make that distinction in the debate. (politifact.com)
In teaching all this, in making the distinction of order and element, of true and untrue concerning love as a psychological experience, we have to talk clearly and objectively. (faith.org.uk)