HOW TO PRONOUNCE
discriminate
/dɪˈskɹɪm.əˌneɪt/
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What does discriminate mean?
verb
- To make distinctions.
- To treat or affect differently, depending on differences in traits.
- To make decisions harmful to (a person or group) based on prejudice.
More meanings (3)
verb
- To infringe upon (a person's rights) in a prejudicial manner.
- To set apart as being different; to mark as different; to separate from another by discerning differences; to distinguish.
adjective
- Having its differences marked; distinguished by certain tokens.
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IPA pronunciation
/dɪˈskɹɪm.əˌneɪt/
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In all such cases of immediate action upon others, we need to discriminate between physical results and moral results.
Of course here, as in the study of any mental traits, borderline cases difficult to discriminate will always be found.
More book examples (3)
North America presents in its external form certain general features which it is easy to discriminate at the first glance.
We must carefully discriminate between the technical value of anthropological data concerning the criminal man and their scientific function in criminal sociology.
Within the revenue limit there is a discretion to discriminate; beyond that limit the rightful exercise of the power is not conceded.