discriminating
Definition of discriminating
1 : making a distinction : distinguishing a discriminating mark
2 : marked by discrimination:a : discerning, judicious discriminating buyersb : discriminatory accused of discriminating practices
Explore M-W
Examples of discriminating in a Sentence
accused of discriminating practices in the hiring of employees
a discriminating feature of poison ivy is a compound leaf with three mitten-shaped leaflets
Recent Examples of discriminating from the Web
-
What’s more, it’s appropriate for everyone, from the impressionable infant to the most discriminating music aficionado.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'discriminating.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
First Known Use of discriminating
1642
DISCRIMINATING Defined for English Language Learners
discriminating
Definition of discriminating for English Language Learners
-
: liking only things that are of good quality : able to recognize the difference between things that are of good quality and those that are not
Learn More about discriminating
-
See words that rhyme with discriminating Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for discriminating Nglish: Translation of discriminating for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of discriminating for Arabic speakers
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up discriminating? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!