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Discriminate \Dis*crim"i*nate\, v. i.
1. To make a difference or distinction; to distinguish
accurately; as, in judging of evidence, we should be
careful to discriminate between probability and slight
presumption.
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2.
(a) To treat unequally.
(b) (Railroads) To impose unequal tariffs for
substantially the same service.
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Discriminate \Dis*crim"i*nate\, a. [L. discriminatus, p. p. of
discriminare to divide, separate, fr. discrimen division,
distinction, decision, fr. discernere. See {Discern}, and cf.
{Criminate}.]
Having the difference marked; distinguished by certain
tokens. --Bacon.
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Discriminate \Dis*crim"i*nate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
{Discriminated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Discriminating}.]
To set apart as being different; to mark as different; to
separate from another by discerning differences; to
distinguish. --Cowper.
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To discriminate the goats from the sheep. --Barrow.
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