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Pronunciation: [dɪskɹˈɪmɪnˌe͡ɪtɪŋ] (IPA)

Discriminating is a word that refers to the ability to discern or differentiate between different options, ideas, or qualities. There are many synonyms for discriminating, including discerning, perceptive, astute, insightful, wise, shrewd, judicious, and discerning. These words all imply a sense of intelligence and perception that allows one to notice the finer points and distinctions between things. Other synonyms for discriminating include selective, meticulous, fastidious, and particular. These words emphasize the idea of being highly choosy and careful when making decisions or selecting among different options or possibilities. Overall, these synonyms for discriminating all point to a high level of discernment and selective judgment.

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Usage examples for Discriminating

The question of the discriminating powers of the Venables Betty left.
"The Furnace"
Rose Macaulay
The palate began to exercise its discriminating force.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
Since, in a socialistic community, all power is assigned to the State, any measure which now increases the power of the State gets easily represented as an approach to socialism, especially in the want-and it is one of our chief wants at present-of a rational and discriminating theory of the proper limits and sphere of public authority.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae

Famous quotes with Discriminating

  • Circumstances give in reality to every political principle its distinguishing color and discriminating effect. The circumstances are what render every civil and political scheme beneficial or noxious to mankind.
    Edmund Burke
  • There were two mentalities, and both mentalities had to change. There was what I called the Afrikaner mind set of the Unionist politicians, which was holding all power in their own hands, and discriminating, and their objective was to protect their identity.
    John Hume
  • I wasn't a very discriminating reader. I read just about everything that came along.
    Charles Kuralt
  • It is impossible for a lover of cats to banish these alert, gentle, and discriminating friends, who give us just enough of their regard and complaisance to make us hunger for more.
    Agnes Repplier
  • The better the coverage, the more discriminating the viewer.
    Jessica Savitch

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