1. the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin
Usage: often used in legal and social contexts
2. the ability to recognize or perceive the difference between things; discernment
Usage: formal or literary use

Examples

• Laws against discrimination protect workers from unfair treatment based on their identity.
• The company faced multiple lawsuits for racial discrimination in hiring practices.
• She showed great discrimination in choosing which job offer to accept.
• Gender discrimination remains a serious problem in many industries.
• The judge demonstrated discrimination between the two similar cases by examining their unique details.
• Discrimination based on age is illegal in most workplaces.
• His refined taste and discrimination made him an excellent art collector.