Meaning of the word "draw a distinction between" in English

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draw a distinction between

US /drɔː ə dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən bɪˈtwiːn/
UK /drɔː ə dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən bɪˈtwiːn/
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Idiom

to recognize or point out a difference between two people or things

Example:
It is important to draw a distinction between facts and opinions.
The law draws a sharp distinction between the two types of crime.