transcription, транскрипция: [ dis-ˈkri-mə-ˌnāt ]
verb
( -nat·ed ; -nat·ing )
Etymology: Latin discriminatus, past participle of discriminare, from discrimin-, discrimen distinction, from discernere to distinguish between — more at discern
Date: 1628
transitive verb
1.
a. : to mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
b. : distinguish , differentiate
discriminate hundreds of colors
2. : to distinguish by discerning or exposing differences ; especially : to distinguish from another like object
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to make a distinction
discriminate among historical sources
b. : to use good judgment
2. : to make a difference in treatment or favor on a basis other than individual merit
discriminate in favor of your friends
discriminate against a certain nationality