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- Dictionarydis·crim·i·nat·ing/dəˈskriməˌnādiNG/
adjective
- 1. (of a person) having or showing refined taste or good judgment: "he became a discriminating collector and patron of the arts"
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The meaning of DISCRIMINATING is making a distinction : distinguishing. How to use discriminating in a sentence.
DISCRIMINATING definition: 1. able to know and act on the difference between good and bad: 2. able to know and act on the…. Learn more.
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.
discriminated; discriminating : to make a difference in treatment or favor on a basis other than individual merit especially : to make a difference in treatment on a basis prohibited by law (as national origin, race, sex, religion, age, or disability) see also bona fide occupational qualification , equal protection , reverse discrimination ...
1. a. : prejudiced or prejudicial outlook, action, or treatment. racial discrimination. b. : the act, practice, or an instance of discriminating categorically rather than individually. 2. : the quality or power of finely distinguishing. the film viewed by those with discrimination. 3. a.
Someone discriminating has fine-grained judgment and can tell, for example, the difference between pretty good cookies and incredibly great cookies — a valuable skill. There are many areas of life where being discriminating can help you.
treating a person or particular group of people differently, especially in a worse way from the way in which you treat other people, because of their race, gender, sexuality, etc.: racial / sex / age discrimination. Until 1986 most companies would not even allow women to take the exams, but such blatant discrimination is now disappearing.
discriminating. (dɪskrɪmɪneɪtɪŋ) adjective. Someone who is discriminating has the ability to recognize things that are of good quality. [approval] More discriminating visitors now tend to shun the area. Synonyms: discerning, particular, keen, critical More Synonyms of discriminating. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
Definition of discrimination noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. unfair treatment of a person, racial group, minority, etc; action based on prejudice. subtle appreciation in matters of taste. the ability to see fine distinctions and differences.
