discriminating

/dɪˈskrɪmɪneɪtɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Having or showing good taste, judgment, or the ability to notice small differences.
    • A discriminating eye can spot the difference between a real painting and a forgery.
    • The restaurant is popular with discriminating diners who appreciate fine cuisine.
    • She is a discriminating shopper who only buys high-quality clothes.
  2. Treating people unfairly based on group characteristics (used before a noun).
    • They protested against the discriminating laws that kept certain groups from voting.
    • The court ruled that the school's policy was discriminating against students with disabilities.
    • Discriminating hiring practices have led to a lack of diversity in the company.
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