discriminate

• Adjektiv, das die Fähigkeit beschreibt, feine Unterschiede zu erkennen oder sorgfältige Urteile zu fällen, oft in Fragen des Geschmacks oder der Qualität; auch im Sinne von kritisch unterscheidend oder wählerisch.

An adjective describing the ability to recognize fine distinctions or make careful judgments, often in matters of taste or quality.

1. Showing discernmentC1formal

   Having or showing the ability to make fine distinctions or judgments.

   Unterscheidungsfähig

   • She has a discriminate taste in classical music.
   • The critic's discriminate analysis of the film was insightful.
   • His discriminate selection of ingredients made the dish exceptional.

   Synonymeacuteastutediscerningdiscriminatinginsightfuljudiciousperceptivepercipientperspicaciousshrewd

   Antonymeindiscriminateundiscriminating

• Verb, das das Erkennen von Unterschieden zwischen Dingen bezeichnet oder die ungerechte Behandlung von Personen aufgrund von Gruppenmerkmalen.

A verb used to indicate the act of recognizing a distinction or difference between things, or treating someone unfairly based on group characteristics.

1. Recognize a differenceB2formal

   To recognize or perceive a difference between two or more things.

   Unterscheiden

   • It is important to discriminate between facts and opinions.
   • She can discriminate subtle differences in wine flavors.
   • The test measures the ability to discriminate colors.

   Synonymedifferentiatediscerndistinguishseparatetell apart

   Antonymeconflateconfuseequate

2. Treat unfairlyB2formal

   To treat a person or group unfairly based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or religion.

   Diskriminieren

   • It is illegal to discriminate against someone because of their religion.
   • The company was sued for discriminating against older workers.
   • We must not discriminate based on gender in hiring practices.

   Synonymebiasdisfavorprejudice