Definitions of secern
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mark as different
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synonyms:
differentiate, distinguish, secernate, separate, severalise, severalize, tell, tell apart
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know
be able to distinguish, recognize as being different
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discern, discriminate, know apart
recognize or perceive the difference
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label
distinguish (an element or atom) by using a radioactive isotope or an isotope of unusual mass for tracing through chemical reactions
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label
distinguish (as a compound or molecule) by introducing a labeled atom
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sex
tell the sex (of young chickens)
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individualise, individualize
make or mark or treat as individual
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contrast
put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
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severalise, severalize
distinguish or separate
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contradistinguish
distinguish by contrasting qualities
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decouple, dissociate
regard as unconnected
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demarcate
separate clearly, as if by boundaries
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discriminate, separate, single out
treat differently on the basis of sex or race
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stratify
divide society into social classes or castes
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insulate, isolate
place or set apart
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subtilize
mark fine distinctions and subtleties, as among words
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hive off
remove from a group and make separate
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segregate
separate by race or religion; practice a policy of racial segregation
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redline
discriminate in selling or renting housing in certain areas of a neighborhood
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disadvantage, disfavor, disfavour
put at a disadvantage; hinder, harm
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