n. | 1. | The act of discriminating, distinguishing, or noting and marking differences. |
2. | The state of being discriminated, distinguished, or set apart. | |
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. | |
4. | The quality of being discriminating; faculty of nicely distinguishing; acute discernment; | |
5. | That which discriminates; mark of distinction. |
Noun | 1. | discrimination - unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice Synonyms: favoritism, favouritism |
2. | discrimination - the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished Synonyms: secernment |