n a distinction; discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between things.
n The state of being discriminated, distinguished from, or set apart.
n (sometimes discrimination against) distinct treatment of an individual or group to their disadvantage; treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit; partiality; prejudice; bigotry
n The quality of being discriminating, acute discernment, specifically in a learning situation; as to show great discrimination in the choice of means.
n That which discriminates; mark of distinction, a characteristic.