This is the 14356th most frequent Russian word.
отличить
To distinguish.
In this sentence, 'отличить' is used in the sense of 'to distinguish', referring to the ability to recognize the differences between two items.
Он мог легко отличить подлинную картину от копии.
He could easily distinguish the genuine painting from the copy.
Here, 'отличить' implies identifying distinct characteristics or aspects between two conceptual elements.
Тест поможет вам отличить свои сильные стороны от слабых.
The test will help you distinguish your strengths from your weaknesses.
The usage of 'отличить' in this context involves discerning or picking out a specific thing from a variety of similar inputs.