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Gururaj_pare Posted 20 years ago
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discrimate x from y
Can we use the phrase 'discrimate x from y' or should it be always 'discrimate between x and y'?
e.g. Apprentice jewelers can usually discriminate genuine diamonds from imitation diamonds.
I appreciate your help.
e.g. Apprentice jewelers can usually discriminate genuine diamonds from imitation diamonds.
I appreciate your help.
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Oxford English Dictionary says: discriminate, v. 1. trans.
- Oxford English Dictionary says: discriminate, v.
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- To make or constitute a difference in or between; to distinguish, differentiate.
- (1628 Prynne Love-lockes 26) Who poll one side of their heads—of purpose to discriminate themselues from others .
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Oxford English Dictionary says:
discriminate, v.
1. trans. To make or constitute a difference in or between; to distinguish, differentiate.
(1628 Prynne Love-lockes 26) Who poll one side of their heads—of purpose to discriminate themselues from others. (1666 Boyle Orig. Formes & Qual), Such slight differences as those that discriminate these Bodies. (1774 Warto
discriminate, v.
1. trans. To make or constitute a difference in or between; to distinguish, differentiate.
(1628 Prynne Love-lockes 26) Who poll one side of their heads—of purpose to discriminate themselues from others. (1666 Boyle Orig. Formes & Qual), Such slight differences as those that discriminate these Bodies. (1774 Warto
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