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    discriminating
    /dɪˈskrɪmɪneɪtɪŋ/

    adjective

    • 1. having or showing refined taste or good judgement: "he became a discriminating collector and patron of the arts"

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  2. DISCRIMINATING definition: 1. able to know and act on the difference between good and bad: 2. able to know and act on the…. Learn more.

  3. The meaning of DISCRIMINATING is making a distinction : distinguishing. How to use discriminating in a sentence.

  4. to treat a person or particular group of people differently, especially in a worse way from the way in which you treat other people, because of their race, gender, sexuality, etc.: be discriminated against She felt she had been discriminated against because of her age.

  5. adjective. able to distinguish differences or distinctions; differentiating; analytic. noting differences or distinctions with nicety; discerning; perspicacious: a discriminating interpreter of events. having excellent taste or judgment: a discriminating interior designer. differential, as a tariff.

  6. The meaning of DISCRIMINATION is prejudiced or prejudicial outlook, action, or treatment. How to use discrimination in a sentence. Discriminating Among Meanings of Discrimination Synonym Discussion of Discrimination.

  7. : to distinguish by discerning or exposing differences : to recognize or identify as separate and distinct. discriminate right from wrong. especially : to distinguish from another like object. discriminate the individual voices in the choir. intransitive verb. 1. a.

  8. Someone discriminating has fine-grained judgment and can tell, for example, the difference between pretty good cookies and incredibly great cookies — a valuable skill. There are many areas of life where being discriminating can help you.

  9. Definition of discriminating adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. Definition of 'discriminating' Word Frequency. discriminating. (dɪskrɪmɪneɪtɪŋ ) adjective. Someone who is discriminating has the ability to recognize things that are of good quality. [approval] More discriminating visitors now tend to shun the area. Synonyms: discerning, particular, keen, critical More Synonyms of discriminating.

  11. noun. unfair treatment of a person, racial group, minority, etc; action based on prejudice. subtle appreciation in matters of taste. the ability to see fine distinctions and differences.