discrimination
/dɪskɹɪmɪˈneɪʃən/ · dis·cri·ma·ti·on
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- Discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between things, with intent to understand rightly and make correct decisions. The scientist's keen discrimination allowed her to identify the rare species of plant.
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- The act of recognizing the 'good' and 'bad' in situations and choosing good. Her discrimination led her to choose the path that would benefit the community.
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- 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. The company faced criticism for its discriminatory hiring practices.
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Did you know? The word 'discrimination' has been used in various contexts, including law, social justice, and education, to describe the act of treating individuals or groups unfairly based on their characteristics.