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 discriminate discriminate /dɪˈskrɪməˌneɪt/

adjective

  1. Marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions  ( discriminate )
    marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions
     Discriminate judgments
    discriminate judgments
     Discriminate people
    discriminate people

verb

  1. () Recognize or perceive the difference  ( know apart , discriminate )
    recognize or perceive the difference
  2. () Treat differently on the basis of sex or race  ( separate , discriminate , single out )
    treat differently on the basis of sex or race
  3. Distinguish  ( discriminate )
    distinguish
     I could not discriminate the different tastes in this complicated dish
    I could not discriminate the different tastes in this complicated dish