Definition of discriminativenext

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Recent Examples of discriminative Noting the use of generative and discriminative AI pairs, Rus also compares a generative process - writing a book - to the traditional human way that this is done. — John Werner, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024 In 2019, the Chinese government issued a directive banning a wide range of discriminative measures against women in the hiring process, including asking women about their marital and childbearing status. — Jessie Yeung and Nectar Gan, CNN, 5 June 2021 In New York City, Uber ran a campaign on taxi drivers being discriminative toward people of color, leading to City Hall dropping a bill that would have capped the number of Uber drivers in 2015. — Michelle Cheng, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2020 Known for their hyper-selective and discriminative taste, hypebeasts search for the freshest trends—especially limited-release lifestyle products. — Courtney Coffman, The Atlantic, 19 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discriminative
Adjective
  • Many commenters highlight his targeting of Lisa Cook, a Black woman, as an example of his discriminatory actions.
    — Katherine Doyle, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026
  • But other public records, along with interviews with current and former Department of Human Services employees, detailed a workplace that staffers said ranged from uncomfortable to hostile and discriminatory.
    — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • International rights groups have repeatedly criticized the detention and, in some cases, execution of people after unfair trials.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Murmurs about the power of politicians and unfair advantages of the rich were heard as participants warmed up to each other.
    — Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

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“Discriminative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discriminative. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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