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discriminations

The correct spelling is discriminations.

How to pronounce discriminations

noun

Say it like: Dis-cri-min-ash-ons

The correct spelling is discriminations. Discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between things, with intent to understand rightly and make correct decisions. For example: "reverse discrimination"

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.Discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between things, with intent to understand rightly and make correct decisions.
  2. 2.The act of recognizing the 'good' and 'bad' in situations and choosing good.
  3. 3.(sometimes discrimination against) Distinct treatment of an individual or group to their disadvantage; treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit; partiality; prejudice; bigotry.
  4. 4.The quality of being discriminating, acute discernment, specifically in a learning situation; as to show great discrimination in the choice of means.
  5. 5.That which discriminates; mark of distinction, a characteristic.

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