discrimination

noun

1. 1

   Discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between things, with intent to understand rightly and make correct decisions.

2. 2

   The act of recognizing the 'good' and 'bad' in situations and choosing good.

3. 3

   (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.

   “reverse discrimination”

4. 4

   The quality of being discriminating, acute discernment, specifically in a learning situation; as to show great discrimination in the choice of means.

5. 5

   That which discriminates; mark of distinction, a characteristic.