To distinguish; to observe the difference between; as, we may usually discriminate true from false modesty.

To separate; to select from others; to make a distinction between; as, in the last judgment, the righteous will be discriminated from the wicked.

To mark with notes of difference; to distinguish by some note or mark. We discriminate animals by names, as nature has discriminated them by different shapes and habits.

To make a difference or distinction; as, in the application of law, and the punishment of crimes, the judge should discriminate between degrees of guilt.

To observe or note a difference; to distinguish; as, in judging of evidence, we should be careful to discriminate between probability and slight presumption.

Distinguished; having the difference marked.