noun.
The act of distinguishing; the act of observing, making, or marking a difference; distinction: as, the discrimination between right and wrong.
noun.
Specifically The power of distinguishing or discriminating; discriminative judgment; penetration: as, a man of discrimination.
noun.
The state of being discriminated, distinguished, or set apart.
noun.
That which serves to discriminate; a mark of distinction.
noun.
Specifically An invidious distinction.
noun.
Synonyms Discernment, clearness, acuteness, acumen, nicety, insight. See difference and discernment.