Is there a distinction between angular resolution and angular discrimination?

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TL;DR: My understanding is that the terms are synonymous but I'm just wondering if there is a subtle difference between the two terms which I am unaware of.

My understanding is that the terms are synonymous but I'm just wondering if there is a subtle difference between the two terms which I am unaware of.

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Although essentially synonamous, the usages are somewhat different. Discrimination refers to difference, while resolution is about size.

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