1. The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex, or disability
The company was sued for racial discrimination in hiring practices.
A empresa foi processada por discriminação racial nas práticas de contratação.
2. The ability to recognize or perceive the difference between things; discernment
With discrimination and careful judgment, she chose the best candidate.
Com discriminação e julgamento cuidadoso, ela escolheu o melhor candidato.
3. Treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit
Age discrimination affects many workers over 50.
A discriminação por idade afeta muitos trabalhadores acima de 50 anos.