Which of the following best defines discriminate?

• A. To treat someone or a group of people differently due to their origin, race or other trait
• B. To distinguish or see the difference between things
• C. To harm or injury
• D. To confuse or misinterpret

Answer: (A)

Discriminate here means treating someone or a group differently because of characteristics like origin, race, or other traits. This negative usage is common in discussions of fairness and rights, so it fits best with the idea of unfair or biased treatment. While discriminate can also mean to distinguish or see differences between things, that neutral sense doesn’t capture the social impact implied by the question. The meanings “to harm or injure” and “to confuse or misinterpret” aren’t correct definitions of discriminate.