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discriminate

/dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt/
dis · crim · i · nate dɪ · ˈskrɪm · ɪ · ˌneɪt
English Definition
v. to differentiate or make a distinction
中文释义
辨别,区别
Significado en Español
discriminar, distinguir
한국어 뜻
구별하다, 차별하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phân biệt, kỳ thị
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Example Sentence

It takes a keen eye to discriminate between the two similar species.

辨别这两种相似物种需要敏锐的眼光。

Synonyms
distinguish differentiate discern separate
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dis(apart) + criminate(inquire) → inquire apart → discern, distinguish
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the synonym for “discriminate”:

  1. A subdivide
  2. B discern
  3. C concentrate
  4. D eliminate
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B — discern. “discriminate” means v. to differentiate or make a distinction

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A skilled taster can easily ______ between two very similar red wines.

  1. A discriminate
  2. B confuse
  3. C blend
  4. D mix
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A — discriminate. “discriminate” means v. to differentiate or make a distinction

Common questions about “discriminate”

What does “discriminate” mean?

discriminate — v. to differentiate or make a distinction. In Chinese: 辨别,区别.

How do you pronounce “discriminate”?

discriminate is pronounced /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: dis · crim · i · nate.

How do you use “discriminate” in a sentence?

It takes a keen eye to discriminate between the two similar species. (辨别这两种相似物种需要敏锐的眼光。)

What are synonyms for “discriminate”?

distinguish, differentiate, discern, separate — all close in meaning to discriminate (v. to differentiate or make a distinction).

Is “discriminate” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. discriminate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “discriminate”?

dis(apart) + criminate(inquire) → inquire apart → discern, distinguish

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