discriminate

[ verb dih-skrim-uh-neyt; adjective dih-skrim-uh-nit ]

/ verb dɪˈskrɪm əˌneɪt; adjective dɪˈskrɪm ə nɪt /

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verb (used without object), dis·crim·i·nat·ed, dis·crim·i·nat·ing.

to make a distinction in favor of or against a person or thing on the basis of the group, class, or category to which the person or thing belongs rather than according to actual merit; show partiality: The new law discriminates against foreigners. He discriminates in favor of his relatives.

to note or observe a difference; distinguish accurately: to discriminate between things.

verb (used with object), dis·crim·i·nat·ed, dis·crim·i·nat·ing.

to make or constitute a distinction in or between; differentiate: a mark that discriminates the original from the copy.

to note or distinguish as different: He can discriminate minute variations in tone.

adjective

marked by discrimination; making or evidencing nice distinctions: discriminate people; discriminate judgments.

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Origin of discriminate

1620–30; <Latin discrīminātus separated, past participle of discrīmināre.See discriminant, -ate¹

synonym study for discriminate

3. See distinguish.

OTHER WORDS FROM discriminate

dis·crim·i·nate·ly, adverbhalf-dis·crim·i·nat·ed, adjectivepre·dis·crim·i·nate, verb (used with object), pre·dis·crim·i·nat·ed, pre·dis·crim·i·nat·ing.un·dis·crim·i·nat·ed, adjective

Words nearby discriminate

Discretion is the better part of valor, discretization, discriminable, discriminant, discriminant function, discriminate, discriminating, discrimination, discrimination learning, discriminative, discriminator

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Example sentences from the Web for discriminate

Allowing some people to discriminate sends the message that discrimination is okay.
Do LGBTs Owe Christians an Olive Branch? Try The Other Way Around|Jay Michaelson|December 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Yup, Evelyn and Donald Knapp are “ordained Christian ministers” suing for the right to discriminate.
Refusing to Marry Same-Sex Couples Isn’t Religious Freedom, It’s Just Discrimination|Sally Kohn|October 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Not wanting to discriminate against low-income clients, though, she scheduled the appointment.
Sex Workers Don't Deserve to be Raped|Jillian Keenan|September 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Just stop and think about the image of religious people pleading for the “right” to discriminate against certain fellow citizens.
Even After Hobby Lobby, the Religious Right is Still Terrified|Gene Robinson|July 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The issue was basically the same as in Hobby Lobby: when businesses can discriminate on the basis of religion.
Ten Reasons Women Are Losing While Gays Keep Winning|Jay Michaelson|July 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They are quick to discriminate the main lines and the distinguishing traits of personality.
Literature in the Elementary School|Porter Lander MacClintock
They come to discriminate between small forms varying very slightly, such as corn, wheat, and rice.
The Montessori Method|Maria Montessori
The symptoms are much the same as those of pericarditis, and it is difficult to discriminate between the two affections.
Special Report on Diseases of Cattle|U.S. Department of Agriculture
What are the special senses of differentiate, discriminate and distinguish?
English Synonyms and Antonyms|James Champlin Fernald
You discriminate between the things that are wanted and the things that are not.
A Man of Honor|George Cary Eggleston

British Dictionary definitions for discriminate

discriminate

verb (dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt)

(intr; usually foll by in favour of or against) to single out a particular person, group, etc, for special favour or, esp, disfavour, often because of a characteristic such as race, colour, sex, intelligence, etc

(when intr, foll by between or among) to recognize or understand the difference (between); distinguishto discriminate right and wrong; to discriminate between right and wrong

(intr) to constitute or mark a difference

(intr) to be discerning in matters of taste

adjective (dɪˈskrɪmɪnɪt)

showing or marked by discrimination

Derived forms of discriminate

discriminately, adverbdiscriminator, noun

Word Origin for discriminate

C17: from Latin discrīmināre to divide, from discrīmen a separation, from discernere to discern

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单词	discriminate
释义	discriminate [ verb dih-skrim-uh-neyt; adjective dih-skrim-uh-nit ] / verb dɪˈskrɪm əˌneɪt; adjective dɪˈskrɪm ə nɪt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR discriminate ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used without object), dis·crim·i·nat·ed, dis·crim·i·nat·ing. to make a distinction in favor of or against a person or thing on the basis of the group, class, or category to which the person or thing belongs rather than according to actual merit; show partiality: The new law discriminates against foreigners. He discriminates in favor of his relatives. to note or observe a difference; distinguish accurately: to discriminate between things. verb (used with object), dis·crim·i·nat·ed, dis·crim·i·nat·ing. to make or constitute a distinction in or between; differentiate: a mark that discriminates the original from the copy. to note or distinguish as different: He can discriminate minute variations in tone. adjective marked by discrimination; making or evidencing nice distinctions: discriminate people; discriminate judgments. VIDEO FOR DISCRIMINATE WATCH NOW: What Are Other Words Related To "Prejudice"? Most people experience "prejudice" during their lifetime. But what are some other words that are related to "prejudice" that you may also experienced? MORE VIDEOS FROM DICTIONARY.COM Origin of discriminate 1620–30; <Latin discrīminātus separated, past participle of discrīmināre.See discriminant, -ate¹ synonym study for discriminate 3. See distinguish. OTHER WORDS FROM discriminate dis·crim·i·nate·ly, adverbhalf-dis·crim·i·nat·ed, adjectivepre·dis·crim·i·nate, verb (used with object), pre·dis·crim·i·nat·ed, pre·dis·crim·i·nat·ing.un·dis·crim·i·nat·ed, adjective Words nearby discriminate Discretion is the better part of valor, discretization, discriminable, discriminant, discriminant function, discriminate, discriminating, discrimination, discrimination learning, discriminative, discriminator Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for discriminate Allowing some people to discriminate sends the message that discrimination is okay. Do LGBTs Owe Christians an Olive Branch? Try The Other Way Around\|Jay Michaelson\|December 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Yup, Evelyn and Donald Knapp are “ordained Christian ministers” suing for the right to discriminate. Refusing to Marry Same-Sex Couples Isn’t Religious Freedom, It’s Just Discrimination\|Sally Kohn\|October 23, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Not wanting to discriminate against low-income clients, though, she scheduled the appointment. Sex Workers Don't Deserve to be Raped\|Jillian Keenan\|September 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Just stop and think about the image of religious people pleading for the “right” to discriminate against certain fellow citizens. Even After Hobby Lobby, the Religious Right is Still Terrified\|Gene Robinson\|July 6, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The issue was basically the same as in Hobby Lobby: when businesses can discriminate on the basis of religion. Ten Reasons Women Are Losing While Gays Keep Winning\|Jay Michaelson\|July 6, 2014\|DAILY BEAST They are quick to discriminate the main lines and the distinguishing traits of personality. Literature in the Elementary School\|Porter Lander MacClintock They come to discriminate between small forms varying very slightly, such as corn, wheat, and rice. The Montessori Method\|Maria Montessori The symptoms are much the same as those of pericarditis, and it is difficult to discriminate between the two affections. Special Report on Diseases of Cattle\|U.S. Department of Agriculture What are the special senses of differentiate, discriminate and distinguish? English Synonyms and Antonyms\|James Champlin Fernald You discriminate between the things that are wanted and the things that are not. A Man of Honor\|George Cary Eggleston British Dictionary definitions for discriminate discriminate verb (dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt) (intr; usually foll by in favour of or against) to single out a particular person, group, etc, for special favour or, esp, disfavour, often because of a characteristic such as race, colour, sex, intelligence, etc (when intr, foll by between or among) to recognize or understand the difference (between); distinguishto discriminate right and wrong; to discriminate between right and wrong (intr) to constitute or mark a difference (intr) to be discerning in matters of taste adjective (dɪˈskrɪmɪnɪt) showing or marked by discrimination Derived forms of discriminate discriminately, adverbdiscriminator, noun Word Origin for discriminate C17: from Latin discrīmināre to divide, from discrīmen a separation, from discernere to discern Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to discriminate segregate, single out, evaluate, specify, assess, discern, incline, separate, favor, judge, disfavor, hate, victimize, contradistinguish, compare, remark, perceive, extricate, note, sift
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discriminate

verb (used without object), dis·crim·i·nat·ed, dis·crim·i·nat·ing.

verb (used with object), dis·crim·i·nat·ed, dis·crim·i·nat·ing.

adjective

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Origin of discriminate

synonym study for discriminate

OTHER WORDS FROM discriminate

Words nearby discriminate

Example sentences from the Web for discriminate

British Dictionary definitions for discriminate

verb (dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt)

adjective (dɪˈskrɪmɪnɪt)

Derived forms of discriminate

Word Origin for discriminate

Words related to discriminate