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Discrimination (Noun)

Unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The company was sued for discrimination against employees with disabilities who were not provided with equal access to the workplace.
She experienced discrimination at the hands of her coworkers, who made derogatory comments about her ethnic background.
The government agency was accused of discrimination against low-income families who were denied access to affordable housing.
The employee filed a complaint of discrimination against the company, alleging that she was passed over for promotion due to her age.
The new policy aimed to eliminate discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals by providing equal benefits and protections.

The cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished.

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

The wine taster's discrimination of subtle flavor notes allowed her to distinguish between the various vintages.
Children's auditory discrimination of phonemes is essential for language development and reading skills.
In a complex urban environment, birds develop impressive visual discrimination to locate suitable nesting sites.
Research suggests that improved sensory discrimination of textures is associated with better motor control in older adults.
By fine-tuning her discrimination of instrumental timbres, the conductor could balance the orchestral sections to create a cohesive sound.