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discriminate

adjective verb

marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions

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Word Facts

Word length
12
Starts with
D
Ends with
E
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
17
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adjective

  1. marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions

    “discriminate judgments”

verb

  1. recognize or perceive the difference

verb

  1. distinguish

    “I could not discriminate the different tastes in this complicated dish”

verb

  1. treat differently on the basis of sex or race

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Example Sentences

discriminate judgments
discriminate people
I could not discriminate the different tastes in this complicated dish

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