discrimination

🇺🇸 /dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃn/ 🇬🇧 /dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃn/
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Tags TOP3000Oxford5000CEFR-C1
noun
C1

Unfair treatment of people or groups

The company was accused of discrimination against older workers.

R

Good judgment in making choices

She used discrimination in selecting the best candidates for the job.

R

Noticing differences between things

His discrimination between similar colors was impressive.

translation

n. Unfair treatment of people or groups; Good judgment in making choices; Noticing differences between things

Word Forms

Plural discriminations