|
Definition of Discriminate
1. Verb. Recognize or perceive the difference.
Exact synonyms: Know Apart
Specialized synonyms: Subtilize
Generic synonyms: Differentiate, Distinguish, Secern, Secernate, Separate, Severalise, Severalize, Tell, Tell Apart
Derivative terms: Discrimination, Discriminative, Discriminator, Discriminatory
Specialized synonyms: Subtilize
Generic synonyms: Differentiate, Distinguish, Secern, Secernate, Separate, Severalise, Severalize, Tell, Tell Apart
Derivative terms: Discrimination, Discriminative, Discriminator, Discriminatory
2. Adjective. Marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions. "Discriminate people"
3. Verb. Treat differently on the basis of sex or race.
Exact synonyms: Separate, Single Out
Specialized synonyms: Insulate, Isolate, Hive Off, Segregate, Redline, Disadvantage, Disfavor, Disfavour
Generic synonyms: Differentiate, Distinguish, Secern, Secernate, Separate, Severalise, Severalize, Tell, Tell Apart
Derivative terms: Discrimination, Discriminator, Discriminatory, Discriminatory, Discriminatory, Separative
Specialized synonyms: Insulate, Isolate, Hive Off, Segregate, Redline, Disadvantage, Disfavor, Disfavour
Generic synonyms: Differentiate, Distinguish, Secern, Secernate, Separate, Severalise, Severalize, Tell, Tell Apart
Derivative terms: Discrimination, Discriminator, Discriminatory, Discriminatory, Discriminatory, Separative
4. Verb. Distinguish. "I could not discriminate the different tastes in this complicated dish"
Generic synonyms: Discern, Distinguish, Make Out, Pick Out, Recognise, Recognize, Spot, Tell Apart
Derivative terms: Discrimination, Discriminative, Discriminatory
Derivative terms: Discrimination, Discriminative, Discriminatory
Definition of Discriminate
1. a. Having the difference marked; distinguished by certain tokens.
2. v. t. To set apart as being different; to mark as different; to separate from another by discerning differences; to distinguish.
3. v. i. To make a difference or distinction; to distinguish accurately; as, in judging of evidence, we should be careful to discriminate between probability and slight presumption.
Definition of Discriminate
1. [v -NATED, -NATING, -NATES]
Medical Definition of Discriminate
1. Having the difference marked; distinguished by certain tokens. Origin: L. Discriminatus, p. P. Of discriminare to divide, separate, fr. Discrimen division, distinction, decision, fr. Discernere. See Discern, and cf. Criminate. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)