steering

[ steer-ing ]

noun

1. the discriminatory practice by a real estate agent of maneuvering a client from a minority group away from considering a home in a white neighborhood.

Other Words From

• self-steering adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of steering¹

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

Logitech’s new G923 racing wheel, compatible with both consoles and PCs, makes racing games a much more approachable affair compared to steering with a joystick, or worse, a keyboard.

From Time

As you roll out the solution within your organization, Thompson recommended assembling a steering team that’s accountable for providing regular updates to stakeholders and leadership.

From Search Engine Land

Those sports cars use the technology to aid turning speeds, and are equipped with only a very small degree of rear steering angle.

From Outside Online

One thing we do know the Hummer EV is doing with its suspension is rear wheel steering.

From Outside Online

If installed in a car, Ishan says, this system might offer a notice in green, yellow or red to warn people when they faced a risk of losing control of steering or braking.

From Science News For Students

Kim Jong Un is changing role models, steering Pyongyang away from Chinese autocrats toward the ultra-aggressive Vladimir Putin.

From The Daily Beast

On Sunday morning, the meeting continued in his house, partly a debating forum, partly a steering committee.

From The Daily Beast

A shift to the accessory position would have also caused the power steering to suddenly quit.

From The Daily Beast

He grabs the steering wheel tighter and stops chewing his bubble gum.

From The Daily Beast

We could have made the production a bit more 2010s by steering it in a more generic direction.

From The Daily Beast

In steering this course, great care should be taken, not to go too much to the eastward to avoid the reef which the Tamar saw.

From Project Gutenberg

He could tool a heap like a maniacal genius born with a steering wheel in his hands.

From Project Gutenberg

The tandem rider on the forward seat did the steering and the foot pedaling, and the rear rider operated the motor.

From Project Gutenberg

This was mounted on two pneumatic-tired wheels which were fitted to the front fork together with necessary steering devices.

From Project Gutenberg

In such a sea the boat was tossed as if she were a chip; but the gale gave her speed, and speed gave her quick steering power.

From Project Gutenberg