discriminate discriminate /dɪˈskrɪməˌneɪt/

adjective

1. Marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions  ( discriminate )
   marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions
    Discriminate judgments
   discriminate judgments
    Discriminate people
   discriminate people
   

verb

1. () Recognize or perceive the difference  ( know apart , discriminate )
   recognize or perceive the difference
   
2. () Treat differently on the basis of sex or race  ( separate , discriminate , single out )
   treat differently on the basis of sex or race
   
3. Distinguish  ( discriminate )
   distinguish
    I could not discriminate the different tastes in this complicated dish
   I could not discriminate the different tastes in this complicated dish