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discrepancy
nounC1
/dɪˈskrepənsi/A difference between two things that should be the same
discrete variable
nounC2
/dɪˈskriːt ˈvɛːrɪəb(ə)l/A quantitative variable that can take on only a countable number of distinct, separate values.
discretion
nounB2
/dɪˈskrɛʃ(ə)n/The freedom or power to decide or choose what should be done in a particular situation, based on one's own judgment; the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offence or revealing private information.
discretionary account
nounC1/C2
/dɪˈskreʃənəri əˈkaʊnt/An investment account where a broker or advisor is authorised to make trading decisions on the client's behalf without requiring specific approval for each transaction.
discretionary trust
nounC1/C2
/dɪˈskreʃənri trʌst/A legal arrangement, typically established under a will or trust deed, where the trustees have complete discretion over how to distribute income and capital among a defined class of potential beneficiaries.
discretization
nounLow
/dɪˌskriːt.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/The act of separating or dividing a continuous entity (such as space, time, or a set of values) into distinct, separate parts or intervals.
discriminant
nounC2
/dɪˈskrɪmɪnənt/A mathematical expression or parameter used to determine the nature or number of solutions of an equation.
discriminant function
nounC2
/dɪˈskrɪmɪnənt ˈfʌŋkʃ(ə)n/A statistical or mathematical function used to classify or distinguish between two or more groups or categories based on a set of observed variables or features.
discriminate
adjectiveverbverb-intransitive+1C1
/dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.neɪt/To recognize a distinction or difference; to treat someone or something differently, often unfairly, based on a specific characteristic.
discrimination
nounC1
/dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex, or disability.
discrimination learning
nounLow
/dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən ˈlɜːnɪŋ/The ability to distinguish between similar stimuli and respond differently to them, a basic process in psychology and animal behavior.
discriminator
nounC1
/dɪˈskrɪmɪneɪtə(r)/A device, feature, or system that identifies, distinguishes, or separates one thing from another based on specific characteristics.
discrown
verb-transitiveC2
/dɪsˈkraʊn/To remove a crown from someone; to depose from sovereignty.
discursion
nounExtremely rare/Low frequency
/dɪˈskəː.ʃən/A digression; a deviation from the main subject or path in speech or writing.
discus
nounC1
/ˈdɪs.kəs/A heavy, flat, circular object thrown in athletic competitions.
discuss
verbverb-transitiveB1
/dɪˈskʌs/To talk about something with another person or group, exchanging ideas or opinions.
discussant
nounC2
/dɪˈskʌs.ənt/a person who participates in a discussion, typically as part of a formal panel or debate.
discussed
adjectiveverbHigh
/dɪˈskʌst/Past tense and past participle of 'discuss': to talk about something with someone, exchanging ideas or opinions.
discussion
nounC1 (Very High Frequency)
/dɪˈskʌʃ(ə)n/A serious conversation about a subject in which people express different ideas and opinions.
disdain
nounverbverb-transitiveC1
/dɪsˈdeɪn/The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; scorn.

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