discrimination

US /dɪˌskrɪm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
UK /dɪˌskrɪm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
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1.

discrimination

the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of ethnicity, age, sex, or disability

:
Racial discrimination is a serious issue in many societies.
La discrimination raciale est un problème grave dans de nombreuses sociétés.
The company was accused of age discrimination.
L'entreprise a été accusée de discrimination fondée sur l'âge.
2.

distinction, discernement

recognition and understanding of the difference between one thing and another

:
He showed great discrimination in his choice of wines.
Il a fait preuve d'une grande discrimination dans son choix de vins.
The ability to make fine discriminations is crucial for a critic.
La capacité à faire de fines distinctions est cruciale pour un critique.