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Webster 1913 Edition
Discrimination
Dis-crimˊi-na′tion
,Noun.
[L.
discriminatio
the contrasting of opposite thoughts.] 1.
The act of discriminating, distinguishing, or noting and marking differences.
To make an anxious
discrimination
between the miracle absolute and providential. Trench.
2.
The state of being discriminated, distinguished, or set apart.
Sir J. Reynolds.
3.
(Railroads)
The arbitrary imposition of unequal tariffs for substantially the same service.
A difference in rates, not based upon any corresponding difference in cost, constitutes a case of
discrimination
. A. T. Hadley.
4.
The quality of being discriminating; faculty of nicely distinguishing; acute discernment;
as, to show great
. discrimination
in the choice of means
Syn. – Discernment; penetration; clearness; acuteness; judgment; distinction. See
Discernment
. Webster 1828 Edition
Discrimination
DISCRIMINATION
,Noun.
1.
The act of distinguishing; the act of making or observing a difference; distinction; as the discrimination between right and wrong.2.
The state of being distinguished.3.
Mark of distinction.Definition 2024
discrimination
discrimination
See also: discriminnâtion
English
Noun
discrimination (plural discriminations)
- Discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between things, with intent to understand rightly and make correct decisions.
- The act of recognizing the 'good' and 'bad' in situations and choosing good.
- The setting apart of a person or group of people in a negative way, as in being discriminated against. This is, in actuality, a lack of discrimination.
- (sometimes discrimination against) Distinct treatment of an individual or group to their disadvantage; treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit; partiality; prejudice; bigotry.
- sexual or racial discrimination
- The quality of being discriminating, acute discernment, specifically in a learning situation; as to show great discrimination in the choice of means.
- That which discriminates; mark of distinction, a characteristic.
Derived terms
Terms derived from discrimination
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Hyponyms
Translations
the act of making a distinction, noting differences between things
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distinct treatment on the basis of prejudice
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See also
French
Etymology
From Latin discrimīnatiō, discrimīnatiōnem.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /dis.kʁi.mi.na.sjɔ̃/
- Rhymes: -asjɔ̃
Noun
discrimination f (plural discriminations)