What does "discriminate" mean?
Discriminate: To make a difference or distinction; to distinguish accurately; as, in judging of evidence, we should be careful to discriminate between probability and slight presumption.
Additional senses
- 2.(a) To treat unequally. (b) (Railroads) To impose unequal tariffs for substantially the same service.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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