discriminate
//dɪˈskrɪmɪneɪt//
Verb
discriminateInfinitive
discriminatePresent tense
discriminatedPast tense
discriminatedPast participle
discriminatingPresent participle
discriminatesThird-person singular
1
To treat a person or group unfairly or differently based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or religion.
It is illegal to discriminate against employees based on their age.
2
To recognize or perceive the difference between things; to distinguish.
It is difficult to discriminate between the two species.
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Adjective
discriminateCanonical form
1
Having or showing refined taste or good judgment; discerning.
She has a discriminate taste in art and only collects works by renowned artists.