discrimination
n. discernment; partiality, unequal treatment; ability to choose well (in matters of taste) | ||||
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Discrimination Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Discrimination
(n.)
The state of being discriminated, distinguished, or set apart.
(n.)
The quality of being discriminating; faculty of nicely distinguishing; acute discernment; as, to show great discrimination in the choice of means.
(n.)
The arbitrary imposition of unequal tariffs for substantially the same service.
(n.)
The act of discriminating, distinguishing, or noting and marking differences.
(n.)
That which discriminates; mark of distinction.
(n.)
The state of being discriminated, distinguished, or set apart.
(n.)
The quality of being discriminating; faculty of nicely distinguishing; acute discernment; as, to show great discrimination in the choice of means.
(n.)
The arbitrary imposition of unequal tariffs for substantially the same service.
(n.)
The act of discriminating, distinguishing, or noting and marking differences.
(n.)
That which discriminates; mark of distinction.
| WordNet 2.0 |
discrimination
Noun
1. unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
(synonym) favoritism, favouritism
(hypernym) social control
(hyponym) ableism, ablism, able-bodiedism, able-bodism
(derivation) discriminate, separate, single out
2. the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished
(synonym) secernment
(hypernym) basic cognitive process
(hyponym) differentiation, distinction
(derivation) discriminate
Noun
1. unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
(synonym) favoritism, favouritism
(hypernym) social control
(hyponym) ableism, ablism, able-bodiedism, able-bodism
(derivation) discriminate, separate, single out
2. the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished
(synonym) secernment
(hypernym) basic cognitive process
(hyponym) differentiation, distinction
(derivation) discriminate
| hEnglish - advanced version |
discrimination
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.
2. the state of being discriminated, distinguished, or set apart. 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. 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.
similar words(1)
racial discrimination
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.
2. the state of being discriminated, distinguished, or set apart. 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. 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.
similar words(1)
racial discrimination
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Dosbarth
Dosbarth = n. class; discrimination
Dosbarth = n. class; discrimination
Gwahanred
Gwahanred = n. discrimination
Neillduolaeth
Neillduolaeth = n. discrimination
Nodweddiad
Nodweddiad = n. a characterising; discrimination
Parthedigaeth
Parthedigaeth = n. discrimination
Parthrediad
Parthrediad = n. discrimination
Discrimination Definition from Law Dictionaries & Glossaries
| European Commission Glossary of Justice and home affairs |
discrimination
The Treaty of European Union makes protection from discrimination based on nationality, gender, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation a fundamental right of EU citizenship. (See Fundamental rights: Non-discrimination, Fundamental rights in EU treaties, EU citizenship, Immigration: Integration of third-country nationals)
The Treaty of European Union makes protection from discrimination based on nationality, gender, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation a fundamental right of EU citizenship. (See Fundamental rights: Non-discrimination, Fundamental rights in EU treaties, EU citizenship, Immigration: Integration of third-country nationals)
Discrimination Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
| maritime&shipping&trade |
Discrimination
The preferential rates or privileges granted to some shippers but not to others under similar
The preferential rates or privileges granted to some shippers but not to others under similar
Discrimination Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Discrimination
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| Learning, Performance and Training Definitions |
discrimination
The ability to choose between two closely related responses to a specific stimulus.
The ability to choose between two closely related responses to a specific stimulus.
| Glossary of Sociology |
DISCRIMINATION
The denial of equal access to social resources to people on the basis of their group membership.
The denial of equal access to social resources to people on the basis of their group membership.
Discrimination Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Social Work in Canada |
Discrimination
The unequal treatment of individuals on the basis of their personal characteristics, which may include age, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic or physical identity.
The unequal treatment of individuals on the basis of their personal characteristics, which may include age, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic or physical identity.
Discrimination Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Web Dictionary of Cybernetics and Systems |
Discrimination
The act of drawing perceptual, notational or spacial distinctions. In social life, discrimination often implies a differential (favorable/unfavorable) treatment of categories of persons on arbitrary ground, an overt manifestation of prejudices. (Krippendorff)
The act of drawing perceptual, notational or spacial distinctions. In social life, discrimination often implies a differential (favorable/unfavorable) treatment of categories of persons on arbitrary ground, an overt manifestation of prejudices. (Krippendorff)
Discrimination Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Discrimination
Most broadly, Discrimination is to recognize qualities and differences of certain things or persons and making choices based on those qualities. This article focuses on discrimination amongst people- that is, discrimination based on personal qualities. Discriminating between people on the grounds of merit is generally lawful in Western democracies. Discrimination on other grounds, such as skin color or religion, generally is not. When unlawful discrimination takes place, it is often described as discrimination against a person or group of people.
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