discriminating
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.
possessing distinctive features; capable of being differentiated; discriminative.
Origin of discriminating
1Other words from discriminating
- dis·crim·i·nat·ing·ly, adverb
- half-dis·crim·i·nat·ing, adjective
- half-dis·crim·i·nat·ing·ly, adverb
- non·dis·crim·i·nat·ing, adjective
- non·dis·crim·i·nat·ing·ly, adverb
- o·ver·dis·crim·i·nat·ing, adjective
- o·ver·dis·crim·i·nat·ing·ly, adverb
- qua·si-dis·crim·i·nat·ing, adjective
- qua·si-dis·crim·i·nat·ing·ly, adverb
- un·dis·crim·i·nat·ing, adjective
- un·dis·crim·i·nat·ing·ly, adverb
Words that may be confused with discriminating
- discriminating , discriminatory
Words Nearby discriminating
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How to use discriminating in a sentence
We are committed to living out non-discriminating love in our lives, worship, study and service.
Church’s welcoming sign vandalized in Howard County | Steve Charing | March 2, 2022 | Washington BladeSo it’s going to be some discriminating process that determines who gets what.
“I’ve Been Working My Ass Off for You to Make that Profit?” (Ep. 485) | Stephen J. Dubner | December 9, 2021 | FreakonomicsIncredible as it may seem after viewing his stash, Flores is a discriminating, finicky connoisseur who rejects most of what he comes across in his never-ending quest.
His collection of miniatures from around the world fills 16 rooms. And he’s not done yet. | Eddie Dean | October 18, 2021 | Washington PostHumans in the eastern United States can argue endlessly about whether the Brood X cicadas are grotesque or magical, but dogs aren’t nearly so discriminating.
Cicadas, plants and too much sun: How to keep your pet safe from summer hazards | Angela Haupt | June 3, 2021 | Washington PostIt becomes a system which does the discriminating on behalf of the powerful majority.
Further, the spokesperson denied that the bank had any policy discriminating against employees in the adult industry.
In 2007, Roberts wrote: “The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.”
The Boy Scouts of America does not mess around when it comes to discriminating against gay adults.
Fringe Factor: Boy Scouts Kick Out Gay Leader’s Entire Troop | Caitlin Dickson | April 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTLikewise, groups like Tea Party Express are being much more discriminating in their choice of champions, says Budowich.
With Incumbents To Protect, The Tea Party Is Now Playing Defense | Michelle Cottle | March 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThis was promptly given up as regards women in the policy of discriminating between chaste and unchaste.
English Poor Law Policy | Sidney WebbHe has secured an exquisite emphasis by a discriminating subdual of subordinate ideas.
English: Composition and Literature | W. F. (William Franklin) WebsterThe nice and discriminating refinements in the use of words are learned by careful reading.
English: Composition and Literature | W. F. (William Franklin) WebsterAnd this mastery he evinces in a finely discriminating choice of words.
English: Composition and Literature | W. F. (William Franklin) WebsterHis perception was quick, keen, and discriminating, especially where character was concerned.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
British Dictionary definitions for discriminating
/ (dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪtɪŋ) /
able to see fine distinctions and differences
discerning in matters of taste
(of a tariff, import duty, etc) levied at differential rates in order to favour or discourage imports or exports
Derived forms of discriminating
- discriminatingly, adverb
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