Also means
distinguish
Usage Note
auszeichnen is a separable verb meaning to award or honour someone, and reflexively sich auszeichnen durch means 'to be distinguished by' a quality. In retail it also means to price-tag goods. The prefix splits in main clauses: Man zeichnet sie aus.
Examples
"Die Jury zeichnet den Film aus."
Natural Translation
The jury honours the film.
Literal Translation
The jury honours the film out.
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