discrimination
Translation
discrimination, prejudice, discernment
Examples
Laws against racial discrimination must be enforced.
Laws against racial discrimination must be enforced.
He showed great discrimination in his choice of friends.
He showed great discrimination in his choice of friends.
Grammar Patterns
((discrimination)) against sb./sth. unfair treatment of sb./sth. Laws against racial discrimination must be enforced.
((discrimination)) in sth. good judgment in sth. He showed great discrimination in his choice of friends.
Similar Words
Synonyms: prejudice, bias (unfair treatment); discernment, judgment (good judgment)
Etymology
From Latin 'discriminatio' (a distinguishing), the noun form of the verb 'discriminate'.
Memory Tips
Note the two main meanings: a negative one (unfair treatment) and a positive one (good judgment). Context is key.