DISCRIMINATE


Meaning of DISCRIMINATE in English

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.