discriminate
Translation
to discriminate, to differentiate, to distinguish
Examples
It is illegal to discriminate against people.
It is illegal to discriminate against people.
The machine can discriminate between different types of plastic.
The machine can discriminate between different types of plastic.
Grammar Patterns
((against sb.)) to treat (sb.) unfairly It is illegal to discriminate against people.
((between sth. and sth.)) to recognize the difference between things The machine can discriminate between different types of plastic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: differentiate, distinguish, treat unfairly
Etymology
From Latin 'discriminare' (to divide, separate), from 'dis-' (apart) + 'cernere' (to sift).
Memory Tips
To 'discriminate' is to 'separate' ('dis-') people or things into groups, often for unfair treatment.