Freitag, 22. Januar 2021, 16:00
Site: Learning English in context
Course: Learning English in context (Context)
Glossary: Global glossary
discrimination1. the practice of treating one person or group differently from another in an unfair way: laws to prevent discrimination
discrimination against
widespread discrimination against older people in the job market
discrimination in favour of
discrimination in favour of university graduates
racial/sex/religious etc discrimination (=treating someone unfairly because of their race, sex etc)
➔positive discrimination, reverse discrimination2. the ability to recognize the difference between two or more things, especially the difference in their quality:
shape discrimination
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appearanceway somebody/something looks [uncountable and countable] He was always criticising his wife's appearance.
appearance of
They've changed the appearance of the whole building.
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tool |
provide[transitive verb] 1 to give something to someone or make it available to them, because they need it or want it [↪ provision]:
Tea and biscuits will be provided.
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cover |
skill[uncountable and countable noun] an ability to do something well, especially because you have learned and practised it [↪ talent]:
Reading and writing are two different skills.
Many jobs today require computer skills.
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remote sensingthe use of satellites to obtain pictures and information about the Earth |
sensora piece of equipment used for discovering the presence of light, heat, movement etc capteur (fr.) |
perceive |
unbiased |