English dictionary

discrimination

/d/I/,skr/I/m/@/'n/eI//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice

noun.act

Synonyms favoritism favouritism

Source: WordNet 3.0
the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished

noun.cognition

Synonyms secernment

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of discriminating, distinguishing, or noting and marking differences.

noun

Source: webster1913