Definition of discrimination Discrimination

/dɪskɹɪˌmʌnejˈʃʌn/ - [diskrimuneyshun] - dis•crim•i•na•tion

We found 15 definitions of discrimination from 6 different sources.

What does discrimination mean?

WordNet

Noun Plural: discriminations
discrimination - unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
		favoritism, favouritism
		social control control exerted (actively or passively) by group action
		able-bodiedism, able-bodism, ableism, ablism discrimination in favor of the able-bodied
		ageism, agism discrimination against middle-aged and elderly people
		cronyism favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications)
		fatism, fattism discrimination against people who are overweight
		heterosexism discrimination in favor of heterosexual and against homosexual people
		nepotism favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs)
		racial discrimination, racialism, racism discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race
discrimination - the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished
		secernment
		basic cognitive process cognitive processes involved in obtaining and storing knowledge
		differentiation, distinction the mathematical process of obtaining the derivative of a function
		individualisation, individualization, individuation discriminating the individual from the generic group or species

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Wiktionary

discrimination (Noun)
A distinction; discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between things.
discrimination (Noun)
The state of being discriminated, distinguished from, or set apart.
discrimination (Noun)
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.
discrimination (Noun)
The quality of being discriminating, acute discernment, specifically in a learning situation; as to show great discrimination in the choice of means.
discrimination (Noun)
That which discriminates; mark of distinction, a characteristic.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

discrimination (n.)
The act of discriminating, distinguishing, or noting and marking differences.
discrimination (n.)
The state of being discriminated, distinguished, or set apart.
discrimination (n.)
The arbitrary imposition of unequal tariffs for substantially the same service.
discrimination (n.)
The quality of being discriminating; faculty of nicely distinguishing; acute discernment; as, to show great discrimination in the choice of means.
discrimination (n.)
That which discriminates; mark of distinction.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

discrimination
Treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit.

Wikipedia

Discrimination is literally when something or someone is distinguished from someone or something. Discrimination against is when a person is treated unfairly or badly because of something about that person.

A person might be discriminated "against" because of their race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, the way they look, a past criminal record, the person's lifestyle, their choice of clothing, their age, whether they are a member of or fit in with a social clique (group), social class or caste, and many other reasons.

Discrimination "against" can take many forms. It can include being fired from a job, not being able to be hired for a job, being paid less money than others at the same job, being refused a home or apartment, teasing, harassment, or simply being treated differently than other people. A law was introduced called Equal Opportunities, which promises not to employ someone because of their race, age, sex or religion. Two people in the same position must be paid the same wage if they have identical responsibilities.

In some countries, discrimination on the basis of race, sex, or religion is illegal for jobs or housing. Even in those countries where discrimination is against the law, it still takes place for other reasons not covered by the law. In some other countries, discrimination is legal or even official government policy. This is especially so in countries in which there is an official religion, and people of other religions are discriminated against. Discrim