Defn: In a discriminating manner; distinctly.
DISCRIMINATENESS
Dis*crim"i*nate*ness, n.
Defn: The state of being discriminated; distinctness.
DISCRIMINATING
Dis*crim"i*na`ting, a.
Defn: Marking a difference; distinguishing.
— Dis*crim"i*na`ting*ly, adv.
And finds with keen discriminating sight, Black's not so black; —
nor white so very white. Canning.
DISCRIMINATION Dis*crim`i*na"tion, n. Etym: [L. discriminatio the contrasting of opposite thoughts.]
1. The act of discriminating, distinguishing, or noting and marking differences. To make an anxious discrimination between the miracle absolute and providential. Trench.
2. The state of being discriminated, distinguished, or set apart. Sir J. Reynolds.
3. (Railroads)
Defn: The arbitrary imposition of unequal tariffs for substantially
the same service.
A difference in rates, not based upon any corresponding difference in
cost, constitutes a case of discrimination. A. T. Hadley.