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adjective

di-ˈskri-mə-ˌnā-tiŋ How to pronounce discriminating (audio)
Definition of discriminatingnext
1
as in discriminatory
favoring, applying, or being unequal treatment of different classes of people accused of discriminating practices in the hiring of employees

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2
as in characteristic
serving to identify as belonging to an individual or group a discriminating feature of poison ivy is a compound leaf with three mitten-shaped leaflets

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discriminating

2 of 2

verb

present participle of discriminate
as in differentiating
to understand or point out the difference in the human eye can discriminate between very slight gradations of color

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Recent Examples of discriminating
Adjective
Special effects were progressing with varying results, but intelligent storytelling was leading the charge as viewers became more discriminating. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2025 Insurers, alerted to the problem and granted permission to respond, grew more discriminating in their underwriting and more probing in their investigations. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
Families of transgender patients sued, alleging that Children’s was discriminating based on gender identity. — Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 15 July 2026 Life University is facing a potentially costly lawsuit for allegedly discriminating against three former Black employees. — Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for discriminating
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discriminating
  1. discriminatory
  2. characteristic
  3. differentiating
  4. unfair
  5. distinctive
  6. distinguishing
  7. distinct
  8. typical
Adjective
  • Experts warn this could embolden discriminatory practices and sacrifice innovation.
    — Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • But the study also acknowledges that Black Americans have overcome more dire and discriminatory moments.
    — Matt Brown, Fortune, 30 July 2026
Definition of discriminatory
Adjective
  • Although antineutrinos rarely interact with matter, physicists can identify them through a characteristic double-light signal that distinguishes them from background radiation.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The facial fat pads that create fullness in the cheeks and temples sometimes shrink faster than skin can retract, producing a characteristic hollowing and laxity.
    — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of characteristic
Verb
  • Leading companies like Anthropic and Apple strategically position themselves on AI safety and privacy, differentiating their brands and attracting talent.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • So mathematicians try to come up with foolproof methods for differentiating them.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 23 July 2026
Definition of differentiating
Adjective
  • The current administration filed its latest tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which states the president can enact levies against other nations in response to their unfair trade practices, The New York Times reported.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
  • This week wasn’t a total loss for SerpApi and Perplexity AI, which did manage to get Reddit’s unjust enrichment and unfair competition claims tossed, since they were both preempted by the Copyright Act.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
Definition of unfair
Adjective
  • Night after night, Swift would perform for more than three hours, running back her career one era at a time, each one its own world with distinctive sets, costumes, and colors.
    — Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Trademark law protects distinctive brand identifiers—like words and symbols—that tell the public exactly who is behind a product.
    — Ashlee Difuntorum, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of distinctive
Verb
  • Good decision-making under pressure is often just the discipline of distinguishing what is genuinely urgent from what merely feels urgent.
    — Alfonso Cahero, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The company’s distinguishing advantage is a thick sauce with a right-from-the-garden taste.
    — Claire Hall, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
Definition of distinguishing
Adjective
  • While the precise number of brokers managed by each service varies, there are some distinct differences.
    — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Researchers looked at differences between the modern human and Neanderthal genomes and identified distinct genetic changes in Neanderthals’ growth hormone receptor—a key cell protein that helps regulate growth throughout the body.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of distinct
Adjective
  • Unlike typical private foundations, a POF actively conducts charitable work, such as exhibiting and conserving objects for public access.
    — Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The product, a combo package called 3D Editor + Canvas, essentially combines typical AI generation (which tends to happen in 2D) with the more advanced CG world (which tends to happen in 3D).
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026
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