Use of senses to compare and note differences between objects.
recognize or perceive the difference
distinguish; "I could not discriminate the different tastes in this complicated dish"
marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions; "discriminate judgments"; "discriminate people"
noting distinctions with nicety; "a discriminating interior designer"; "a nice sense of color"; "a nice point in the argument"
refers to a process of classifying or determining that there is an identifiable difference. It is an important statistical concept, not to be confused with the social process associated with prejudice and unjust treatment.
to recognise that there is a difference between things (or people)
to treat differently, to make a distinction in favor of or against a person or thing.
to tell the difference between two antigens and especially between "self" and "non-self" (foreign) antigens, a fundamental property of the immune system.
Differentiate; to notice a difference between items.
To treat people or groups of people unfairly because they are different.