discrimination
dis|crimi|na|tion /dɪskr'ɪmɪn'eɪʃən/
1 [N-UNCOUNT] usu with supp
Discrimination is the practice of treating one person or group of people less fairly or less well than other people or groups.
She is exempt from sex discrimination laws.
...discrimination against immigrants.
2 [N-UNCOUNT]
Discrimination is knowing what is good or of high quality.
They cooked without skill and ate without discrimination.
3 [N-UNCOUNT] usu with supp
Discrimination is the ability to recognize and understand the differences between two things.
...colour discrimination.posi|tive dis|crimi|na|tion
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Positive discrimination means making sure that people such as women, members of smaller racial groups, and disabled people get a fair share of the opportunities available. (BRIT; in AM, use affirmative action)re|verse dis|crimi|na|tion
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Reverse discrimination is the same as positive discrimination.
...a policy of reverse discrimination in favour of children from poor backgrounds.
1 [N-UNCOUNT] usu with supp
Discrimination is the practice of treating one person or group of people less fairly or less well than other people or groups.
She is exempt from sex discrimination laws.
...discrimination against immigrants.
2 [N-UNCOUNT]
Discrimination is knowing what is good or of high quality.
They cooked without skill and ate without discrimination.
3 [N-UNCOUNT] usu with supp
Discrimination is the ability to recognize and understand the differences between two things.
...colour discrimination.posi|tive dis|crimi|na|tion
[N-UNCOUNT]
Positive discrimination means making sure that people such as women, members of smaller racial groups, and disabled people get a fair share of the opportunities available. (BRIT; in AM, use affirmative action)re|verse dis|crimi|na|tion
[N-UNCOUNT]
Reverse discrimination is the same as positive discrimination.
...a policy of reverse discrimination in favour of children from poor backgrounds.