Complete Definition of "discrimination"

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Pronunciation
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-eɪ��n|-eɪ��n

Noun
en-noun From the Latin "discriminare" meaning to "distinguish between"

#Neutral discernment.
#The act of discriminating, distinguishing, or noting/perceiving differences which exist.
#The state of being discriminated against, distinguished from, or set apart.
#Treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit; partiality or prejudice: racial discrimination; discrimination against foreigners.
#The arbitrary imposition of unequal tariffs for substantially the same service.
#The quality of being discriminating; acute discernment; as to show great discrimination in the choice of means.
#That which discriminates; mark of distinction.

Derived terms
nondiscrimination

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