Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | English word DISCRIMINATION
DISCRIMINATION
Definitions of DISCRIMINATION
- (uncountable, countable) Discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between things, with the intent to understand rightly and make correct decisions. [from early 17th c.]
- (uncountable, countable, sometimes, with, "against") Differential treatment of an individual or group to their disadvantage; treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit; partiality; prejudice; bigotry. [from early 19th c.]
- (uncountable) The quality of being discriminating; acute discernment, especially in matters of good taste. [from 18th c.]
- (countable, obsolete) That which discriminates; a distinguishing mark, a characteristic.
Number of letters
14
Is palindrome
No
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