discriminating
[ dih-skrim-uh-ney-ting ]
/ dɪˈskrɪm əˌneɪ tɪŋ /
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adjective
differentiating; analytical.
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.
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Origin of discriminating
First recorded in 1640–50; discriminate + -ing2
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WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH discriminating
discriminating , discriminatoryWords nearby discriminating
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British Dictionary definitions for discriminating
discriminating
/ (dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪtɪŋ) /
adjective
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, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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