discrimination

• Sustantivo que designa el acto de tratar injustamente a personas por su grupo, clase o categoría, o la capacidad de distinguir diferencias.

A noun referring to the act of treating people unfairly based on their group, class, or category, or the ability to recognize differences.

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1. Unfair treatmentB2formal

   The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex, or disability.

   Discriminación

   • The company was sued for racial discrimination.
   • Laws prohibit discrimination based on gender.
   • She experienced age discrimination when applying for the job.

   Sinónimosbiasbigotryfavoritisminequityintolerancepartialityprejudiceunfairness

   Antónimosacceptanceequalityequityfairnessimpartialityjusticetolerance

2. Recognition of differenceB2formal

   The ability to recognize and understand the difference between two or more things.

   Discriminación (percepción de diferencias)

   • The test requires discrimination between similar colors.
   • He showed great discrimination in choosing the right wine.
   • The child's discrimination of sounds improved with practice.

   Sinónimosacuitydifferentiationdiscernmentdistinctioninsightjudgmentperception

   Antónimosconfusion