<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object), dis·crim·i·nat·ed, dis·crim·i·nat·ing.</li><li>to make a distinction in favor of or against a person or thing on the basis of the group, class, or category to which the person or thing belongs rather than according to actual merit; show partiality: The new law discriminates against foreigners.</li><li>to note or observe a difference; distinguish accurately: to discriminate between things.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>marked by discrimination; making or evidencing nice distinctions: discriminate people; discriminate judgments.</li></ul>