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discriminate Meaning
discriminate (v)
recognize or perceive the difference
treat differently on the basis of sex or race
distinguish
discriminate (a)
marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions
discriminate (a.)
Having the difference marked; distinguished by certain tokens.
discriminate (v. t.)
To set apart as being different; to mark as different; to separate from another by discerning differences; to distinguish.
discriminate (v. i.)
To make a difference or distinction; to distinguish accurately; as, in judging of evidence, we should be careful to discriminate between probability and slight presumption.
To treat unequally.
To impose unequal tariffs for substantially the same service.
discriminate Sentence Examples
- The company's policy prohibits discrimination against employees based on race, gender, or religion.
- The law ensures that people are not discriminated against in the workplace due to their disability.
- The store was accused of racial discrimination after refusing to serve a customer of color.
- The hiring manager was accused of age discrimination after rejecting an older applicant for the job.
- The school district was found to be discriminating against students with disabilities by not providing them with adequate resources.
- The government is working to eliminate discrimination against women in the workplace by passing laws that protect their rights.
- The organization is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion and actively works to eliminate discrimination in all its forms.
- The community center provides a safe space for people from all backgrounds, regardless of their race, gender, or sexual orientation, to come together without fear of discrimination.
- The company's new policy strictly prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation against employees based on their protected characteristics.
- The housing authority is investigating claims of discrimination after a family was denied an apartment because of their religious beliefs.
FAQs About the word discriminate
recognize or perceive the difference, treat differently on the basis of sex or race, distinguish, marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctionsHaving t
differentiate, distinguish, discern,difference, separate, know, divide, set off, sever, comprehend
confuse, mix (up), confuse, mix (up),mistake, mistake, lump (together), lump (together), mingle, confound
The company's policy prohibits discrimination against employees based on race, gender, or religion.
The law ensures that people are not discriminated against in the workplace due to their disability.
The store was accused of racial discrimination after refusing to serve a customer of color.
The hiring manager was accused of age discrimination after rejecting an older applicant for the job.
