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    discriminate
    /dɪˈskrɪmɪneɪt/

    verb

    • 1. make an unjust or prejudicial distinction in the treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of ethnicity, sex, age, or disability: "existing employment policies discriminate against women" Similar be biasedshow prejudicebe prejudicedtreat differently
    • 2. recognize a distinction; differentiate: "babies can discriminate between different facial expressions" Similar differentiatedistinguishdraw/recognize a distinctiontell the difference

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDISCRIMINATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of discriminate as a verb in English, with synonyms, related words, and usage examples. Discriminate can mean to treat people differently because of their characteristics, or to see the difference between things.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › discriminateDiscriminate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb discriminate, which can mean to distinguish, differentiate, or treat unfairly. See also related words and translations of discriminate.

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  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › discriminateDiscriminate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of discriminate. adjective. marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions. “ discriminate judgments” “ discriminate people” synonyms: discriminant, discriminating. showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste. see more. verb. distinguish.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDISCRIMINATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of discriminate as a verb and an adjective, with synonyms, pronunciation, and examples. Find out how to use discriminate to describe the ability to distinguish differences, or the practice of treating people unfairly.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › discriminatediscriminate - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the verb discriminate, which can mean to recognize or show a difference, or to treat unfairly. See synonyms, collocations and word origin of discriminate.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › discriminateDiscriminate - definition of discriminate by The Free Dictionary

    Discriminate means to make a clear distinction or to show prejudice on the basis of class or category. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, synonyms, and related terms from various sources.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › discriminateDISCRIMINATE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    Discriminate means to treat someone unfairly because of their sex, race, religion, etc, or to notice a difference between two things. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Learner's Dictionary.

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