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Discrimination - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Discrimination : (noun)
1: unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of
prejudice [syn: favoritism, favouritism]
2: the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are
distinguished [syn: secernment]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Discrimination : \Dis*crim`i*na"tion\, n. [L. discriminatio the
contrasting of opposite thoughts.]
1. The act of discriminating, distinguishing, or noting and
marking differences.
To make an anxious discrimination between the
miracle absolute and providential. --Trench.
2. The state of being discriminated, distinguished, or set
apart. --Sir J. Reynolds.
3. (Railroads) The arbitrary imposition of unequal tariffs
for substantially the same service.
A difference in rates, not based upon any
corresponding difference in cost, constitutes a case
of discrimination. --A. T.
Hadley.
4. The quality of being discriminating; faculty of nicely
distinguishing; acute discernment; as, to show great
discrimination in the choice of means.
5. That which discriminates; mark of distinction.
Syn: Discernment; penetration; clearness; acuteness;
judgment; distinction. See Discernment.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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Example Usage of Discrimination |
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katsumushi: RT @neuroethology: J Exp Biol: First evidence of fine colour Discrimination ability in ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) http://bit.ly/7d6WAz |
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AndreaSilvey: @imcute519 Just my opinion but I feel it is Discrimination when restaurants do not offer a few #Vegan Dishes or items on their menu! |
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ayeenellieee: http://twitpic.com/t6tl8 #onlywhitepeople . Lmao . Sorry white followers. No Discrimination .. But ... Just look . |
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