discrimination

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Synonyms: discriminating, incrimination, discriminative, discriminator, indiscrimination, discriminations

Antonyms: discriminating, incrimination, discriminative, discriminator, indiscrimination, discriminations

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|uncountable|countable}} [[discernment|Discernment]], the act of [[discriminate|discriminating]], discerning, [[distinguish|distinguishing]], noting or perceiving differences between things, with the intent to understand rightly and make correct decisions. {{defdate|from early 17th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|uncountable|countable|sometimes|with|"against"}} Differential [[treatment]] of an individual or group to their [[disadvantage]]; treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual [[merit]]; [[partiality]]; [[prejudice]]; [[bigotry]]. {{defdate|from early 19th c.}}
3. {{lb|en|uncountable}} The quality of being [[discriminating]]; acute [[discernment]], especially in matters of good [[taste]]. {{defdate|from 18th c.}}
4. {{lb|en|countable|obsolete}} That which discriminates; a [[distinguish]]ing mark, a [[characteristic]].

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