discriminating
adjective
dis·crim·i·nat·ing
di-ˈskri-mə-ˌnā-tiŋ 
1
: making a distinction : distinguishing
a discriminating mark
2
: marked by discrimination:
a
: discerning, judicious
discriminating buyers
b
: discriminatory
accused of discriminating practices
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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
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Consumers have become more discriminating, and are passing on some higher-price purchases while seeking out cheaper alternatives.
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Zeke Miller, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024
Never restricted by arbitrary price points or dealer demands, Wilson hand-built the best speakers from his workshop in Provo, Utah, for the most discriminating audio enthusiasts in the world.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024
Small farmers can serve more discriminating customers while big farms provide product for more cost-conscious consumers, Kogan and DeAngelo say.
—Brad Branan, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2024
And the lodging with so many options is Woof’s Play and Stay, a Kansas City area boarding kennel for the most discriminating pet owners.
—Matt Keenan, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
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Zeke Miller, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024
Never restricted by arbitrary price points or dealer demands, Wilson hand-built the best speakers from his workshop in Provo, Utah, for the most discriminating audio enthusiasts in the world.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024
Small farmers can serve more discriminating customers while big farms provide product for more cost-conscious consumers, Kogan and DeAngelo say.
—Brad Branan, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2024
And the lodging with so many options is Woof’s Play and Stay, a Kansas City area boarding kennel for the most discriminating pet owners.
—Matt Keenan, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
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“Discriminating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discriminating. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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