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v. - Distinguish; Treat differently on the basis of sex or race adj. - Marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions adj. - Noting distinctions with nicety.

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  • discriminate judgments
  • I could not discriminate the different tastes in this complicated dish
  • To claim that not allowing the bank to racially discriminate is an entitlement program clearly shows that.
  • Wanting to allow someone to discriminate is not racist any more than wanting to allow someone to speak racist things is racist.
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