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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.

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. "To discriminate the goats from the sheep." Barrow.

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.
2. (a) To treat unequally. (b) (Railroads) To impose unequal tariffs for substantially the same service.