discriminating

[ dih-skrim-uh-ney-ting ]

/ dɪˈskrɪm əˌneɪ tɪŋ /

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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.

possessing distinctive features; capable of being differentiated; discriminative.

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Origin of discriminating

First recorded in 1640–50; discriminat(e) + -ing²

OTHER WORDS FROM discriminating

dis·crim·i·nat·ing·ly, adverbhalf-dis·crim·i·nat·ing, adjectivehalf-dis·crim·i·nat·ing·ly, adverbnon·dis·crim·i·nat·ing, adjective

non·dis·crim·i·nat·ing·ly, adverbo·ver·dis·crim·i·nat·ing, adjectiveo·ver·dis·crim·i·nat·ing·ly, adverbqua·si-dis·crim·i·nat·ing, adjectivequa·si-dis·crim·i·nat·ing·ly, adverbun·dis·crim·i·nat·ing, adjectiveun·dis·crim·i·nat·ing·ly, adverb

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH discriminating

discriminating , discriminatory

Words nearby discriminating

discretization, discriminable, discriminant, discriminant function, discriminate, discriminating, discrimination, discrimination learning, discriminative, discriminator, discriminatory

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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 Blade
So 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|Freakonomics
Incredible 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 Post
Humans 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 Post

It becomes a system which does the discriminating on behalf of the powerful majority.
What We Need Are Anti-Racists|Gene Robinson|August 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Further, the spokesperson denied that the bank had any policy discriminating against employees in the adult industry.
The Banks’ War on Porn Stars|Richard Abowitz, Marlow Stern|May 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In 2007, Roberts wrote: “The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.”
Who to Blame for Donald Sterling and Cliven Bundy|Robert Shrum|April 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
Likewise, 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|DAILY BEAST
This was promptly given up as regards women in the policy of discriminating between chaste and unchaste.
English Poor Law Policy|Sidney Webb
He has secured an exquisite emphasis by a discriminating subdual of subordinate ideas.
English: Composition and Literature|W. F. (William Franklin) Webster
The nice and discriminating refinements in the use of words are learned by careful reading.
English: Composition and Literature|W. F. (William Franklin) Webster
And this mastery he evinces in a finely discriminating choice of words.
English: Composition and Literature|W. F. (William Franklin) Webster
His 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

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, adverb

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