discriminate

verb

di-ˈskri-mə-ˌnāt How to pronounce discriminate (audio)
Definition of discriminatenext
as in to differentiate
to understand or point out the difference in the human eye can discriminate between very slight gradations of color

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Recent Examples of discriminate The case tests the balancing act that states must strike, complying with a civil rights law that protects the voting power of a racial minority while not discriminating against other voters. —Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 28 June 2025 Also, the lawsuit argues that the law discriminates based on immigration status while conflicting with federal law. —Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 27 June 2025 Second, the law discriminates against transgender youth. —Erwin Chemerinsky, Mercury News, 22 June 2025 Now, at 37, Haddock knows that HIV does not discriminate. —Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for discriminate
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  1. differentiate
  2. distinguish
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  • This helps differentiate it from the CX-50 while offering an option that sits between that smaller model and the larger CX-70.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2025
  • For now, Samsung is leaning on hardware upgrades and AI to differentiate its phones from the growing competition.
    — CNN.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
Definition of differentiate
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  • At just under 6-5 without shoes, Tre distinguishes himself as an outside shooter.
    — Josh Robbins, New York Times, 9 July 2025
  • The team had already distinguished itself as one of just six top-flight clubs with greater revenue than expenses in 2024.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 8 July 2025
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