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discrimination
[ dih-skrim-uh-ney-shuhn ]
noun
- an act or instance of discriminating, or of making a distinction.
- treatment or consideration of, or making a distinction in favor of or against, a person or thing based on the group, class, or category to which that person or thing belongs rather than on individual merit:
racial and religious intolerance and discrimination.
- the power of making fine distinctions; discriminating judgment:
She chose the colors with great discrimination.
Synonyms: , , ,
- Archaic. something that serves to differentiate.
discrimination
/ ɪˌɪɪˈԱɪʃə /
noun
- unfair treatment of a person, racial group, minority, etc; action based on prejudice
- subtle appreciation in matters of taste
- the ability to see fine distinctions and differences
- electronics the selection of a signal having a particular frequency, amplitude, phase, etc, effected by the elimination of other signals by means of a discriminator
Derived Forms
- 徱ˌˈԲپDzԲ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- 徱·i·ԲtDz· adjective
- t·徱·i·ԲtDz adjective
- ԴDzd·i·ԲtDz noun
- d·i·ԲtDz noun
- -徱·i·ԲtDz noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of discrimination1
Example Sentences
“Let me be clear: The federal Department of Education is not trying to ‘combat’ discrimination with this latest order.
California education code “ensures equal rights and opportunities for every student” and “prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation.”
They instead focus on tackling misinformation, inequality and discrimination, improving trust in politics and guarding against electoral interference.
In November 2024 the rap group won its discrimination case against the UK government over a decision by Kemi Badenoch to withdraw an arts grant when she was serving as a cabinet minister.
Trans campaigners have expressed concern the ruling would erase protections they have against discrimination in their reassigned gender.
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