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discriminate

dis.crim.i.nate \dis-'krim-*-.na-t\ vb [L discriminatus, pp. of 
   discriminare, fr. discrimin-, dis]crimen distinction, fr. discernere to 
   distinguish between 1a: to mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar 
   features of  1b: DISTINGUISH, DIFFERENTIATE  2: to distinguish by 
   discerning or exposing differences; esp : to  distinguish (one like object) 
   from another 1a: to make a distinction  1b: to use good judgment  2: to 
   make a difference in treatment or favor on a basis other than indivi dual 
   merit