discriminating
pronunciation
How to pronounce discriminating in British English:
UK [dɪˈskrɪmɪneɪtɪŋ]
How to pronounce discriminating in American English:
US [dɪˈskrɪməˌnetɪŋ]
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- Adjective:
- showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste
- marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions
- having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Word Origin
- discriminating (adj.)
- "possessing discernment," 1792, present participle adjective from discriminate (v.).
Example
- 1. Is israel discriminating between civilians and combatants ?
- 2. Discriminating between the worthwhile acquisitions and the dogs requires careful due diligence and negotiating skills , but time is often short .
- 3. Retailers are discriminating buyers , who push suppliers to boost their productivity , thus making the suppliers more able to compete internationally .
- 4. That banks could be discriminating against women customers should not come as a complete shock .
- 5. They can also have the perverse effect of retarding trade by discriminating against non-members . But some trade expansion is preferable to none .