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discrimination
Noun
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Discrimination is the act of treating someone unfairly just because of their skin colour, religion, sex, etc.
Even in 2007, there's still too much sex discrimination at the higher levels of big business.
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Discrimination is the ability to notice differences.
At this small size, discrimination is very difficult.
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Discrimination is the ability to recognise high levels of quality.
The clothes were chosen by someone with discrimination.
based
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adjective
having a base
firmly based ice
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adjective
having a base of operations (often used as a combining form)
a locally based business
an Atlanta-based company
carrier-based planes
on
Preposition
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positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above
The apple is on the table.
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at the date of
Tim was born on the 4th of July.
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along, forwards (continuing an action)
drive on, rock on
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about, dealing with the subject of
I have a book on history.
There was a World Summit on the Information Society a few weeks ago.
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touching; hanging from
I have no money on me at the moment.
I would like to eat the fruit on the trees.
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because of, due to
He was arrested on suspicion of bribery.
I contacted Joanne on a hunch that she would know about it.
The stock price increased on news of a new product.
on
Adjective
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If something is on, it is active, functioning or operating.
The television is on.
The lights are on, so it is very bright.
disability
Noun
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A disability is condition where a person's movements or senses are limited by any physical or mental disadvantage.