discriminating
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dis·crim·i·nat·ing
(dĭ-skrĭm′ə-nā′tĭng)adj.
1. Able to recognize or draw fine distinctions or judgments: a discriminating collector of fine books.
2. Serving to distinguish; distinctive: a discriminating characteristic.
3. Marked by or showing prejudice; discriminatory.
dis·crim′i·nat′ing·ly adv.
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discriminating
(dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪtɪŋ)adj
1. able to see fine distinctions and differences
2. discerning in matters of taste
3. (Economics) (of a tariff, import duty, etc) levied at differential rates in order to favour or discourage imports or exports
disˈcrimiˌnatingly adv
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dis•crim•i•nat•ing
(dɪˈskrɪm əˌneɪ tɪŋ)adj.
1. analytical.
2. discerning; perspicacious.
3. having excellent taste or judgment.
4. biased; discriminatory.
[1640–50]
dis•crim′i•nat`ing•ly, adv.
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Adj. | 1. | discriminating - showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste; "the discriminating eye of the connoisseur" discerning - having or revealing keen insight and good judgment; "a discerning critic"; "a discerning reader" discriminate - marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions; "discriminate judgments"; "discriminate people" indiscriminating, undiscriminating - not discriminating |
2. | ![]() perceptive - having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment; "a perceptive eye"; "a perceptive observation" |
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discriminating
adjective discerning, particular, keen, critical, acute, sensitive, refined, cultivated, selective, astute, tasteful, fastidious These products are snapped up by more discriminating customers.
careless, indiscriminate, undiscriminating, unselective
careless, indiscriminate, undiscriminating, unselective
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discriminating
adjective1. Able to recognize small differences or draw fine distinctions:
2. Characterized by careful and exact evaluation:
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discriminateur
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discriminating
adj
(= discerning) person → anspruchsvoll, kritisch; judgement, eye → kritisch; palate → fein; a discriminating ear → ein feines Gehör
(Fin) tax, tariff → diskriminierend
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