noun that which discriminates; mark of distinction.
2. discrimination ·noun the state of being discriminated, distinguished, or set apart.
3. discrimination ·noun the act of discriminating, distinguishing, or noting and marking differences.
4. discrimination ·noun the arbitrary imposition of unequal tariffs for substantially the same service.
5. discrimination ·noun the quality of being discriminating; faculty of nicely distinguishing; acute discernment; as, to show great discrimination in the choice of means.