Word Finder - discriminating

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To make distinctions.

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(construed with against) To make decisions based on prejudice.

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The law prohibits discriminating against people based on their skin color.

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To set apart as being different; to mark as different; to separate from another by discerning differences; to distinguish.

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Able to perceive fine distinctions between similar things; perceptive

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Having a discerning judgment or taste

Maybe he thought she was discriminating against a man.

It is almost certain that the distal of these two segments really belongs to the thigh, but the ordinary nomenclature will be used in the present article, as this character is of great importance in discriminating families, and the two segments in question are referred to the trochanter by most systematic writers.

With the encouragement of a discriminating patron, a small but excellent orchestra and a free hand, Haydn made the most of his opportunity and produced a continuous stream of compositions in every known musical form.

Among the results were the increase of the naval contribution (first to £40,000 and then, in 1908, to £100,000), and the imposition in 1903 and again in 1907 of severe discriminating duties against imports from foreign countries.

Of the seven genera, the cosmopolitan Daphnia contains about 100 species and varieties, of which Thomas Scott (1899) observes that " scarcely any of the several characters that have at one time or another been selected as affording a means for discriminating between the different forms can be relied on as satisfactory."

And the price is that the reader's perception of the signification of the word or words so wrested is dimmed and impaired, and his power of discriminating and understanding them when he meets them again is shot with doubt and error.

It was only natural then that some of those who professed to prepare young Athenians for public life should give to their teaching a distinctively political direction; and accordingly we find Isocrates recognizing teachers of politics, and discriminating them at once from those earlier sophists who gave popular instruction in the arts and from the contemporary eristics.

Indeed, the author of this article finds in the writings of Plato a grave and discriminating study of the several forms of sophistry, and no trace whatsoever of that blind hostility which should warrant us in neglecting his clear and precise evidence.

Despite Rose's view that the clearest evidence was of nationalist councils discriminating against Protestants, nationalists attracted little opprobrium.

Chase, History of the Polk Administration (New York, 1850), both of which contain some documentary material, but are not discriminating in their method of treatment.

Her mother, Elizabeth, co-heiress of Aske in Yorkshire, was the earliest of that little band of women-friends whose correspondence with Knox on religious matters throws an unexpected light on his discriminating tenderness of heart.

At the French and British ports there is freedom of trade, but on goods for Abyssinia entering Massawa a discriminating tax is levied if they are not imported from Italy.

His knowledge of the mddile ages is inadequate, and his criticisms are not discriminating.

In the dignity and simplicity of the old backwoodsman there is something almost Hebraic. With his naïve vanity and strong reverent piety, his valiant wariness, his discriminating cruelty, his fine natural sense of right and wrong, his rough limpid honesty, his kindly humour, his picturesque dialect, and his rare skill in woodcraft, he has all the breadth and roundness of a type and all the eccentricities and peculiarities of a portrait.

However, it is anticipated that improved compensation for corneal birefringence will result in an improved discriminating ability.

It is no wonder that Steiff teddy bears have remained so greatly prized by discriminating collectors.

The ban on all religious groups is merely an artifice to circumvent prohibitions on discrimination against a specific group by discriminating against everyone equally.

Winckler, whose works depart from the somewhat narrow limits of purely " Israelite " histories, emphasize the necessity of observing the characteristics of Oriental thought and policy, and are invaluable for discriminating students.

As in the case of the similar power of the Federal judges, this is founded on no special commission, but arises out of the ordinary judicial function of expounding the law and discriminating between the fundamental law and laws of inferior authority (see post, 25).

Ile was endowed with great force of will, indomitable courage, extraordinary acumen, heroic constancy and a discriminating instinct for everything beautiful.

Upon this matter there has been, it is true, some diversity of opinion among modern scholars, but it is now generally admitted, and can be abundantly shown, that he was not only diligent in gathering material, but also far more thorough-going than most writers of antiquity in discriminating between trustworthy and untrustworthy reports, frank in acknowledging his ignorance, scrupulous in indicating his authorities in doubtful cases, less credulous than most of his contemporaries, and unfailingly honest.

Cousin was observational and generalizing rather than analytic and discriminating.

In the dignity and simplicity of the old backwoodsman there is something almost Hebraic. With his naïve vanity and strong reverent piety, his valiant wariness, his discriminating cruelty, his fine natural sense of right and wrong, his rough limpid honesty, his kindly humour, his picturesque dialect, and his rare skill in woodcraft, he has all the breadth and roundness of a type and all the eccentricities and peculiarities of a portrait.

Whether you buy a GPS device, MP3 player or other gadget, there is something to please the most discriminating buyer.

With a large inventory selection available in multiple sizes, there is something to fit the tastes of any discriminating buyer.

Hedge funds are quite discriminating about who can and cannot invest.

True grenadine is prized among discriminating bartenders and cocktail connoisseurs.

The Visa Black Card is designed for the discriminating cardholder who needs special personal services and a unique reward program to support a very exclusive lifestyle.

From The Kill Point to Dogfights, this site has a wide variety of games with excellent graphics to please the most discriminating online game player.

An abundant supply awaits the most discriminating of tastes.

You can find clothing for almost every style or occasion to suit even the most discriminating child.

There are many organically grown fibers out there that have a lot to offer the discriminating consumer.

Designed to cater to the discriminating full-figured woman unwilling to settle for mediocre fabrics and boring designs, Roaman's plus size clothing is chic and stylish.

The subdued gray tones of soft-tech nose pads provide discrete comfort and gives the style a finished look that is sure to please even the most discriminating buyer.

Consistent with the amazing graphics of all other Xbox 360 games so far, this one doesn't fail to exceed the most discriminating gamer's expectations.

Aside from the classic Marathon play, the other 7 modes in combination with the options available can challenge and entertain the most discriminating player.

The game has multiple modes and options that can please the most discriminating Tetris player.

In the end, the points did show a characteristic spread, but there wasn't a wine in the group that we wouldn't be proud to serve to the most discriminating palate."

The national attention sealed the small winery's popularity among discriminating wine drinkers.

These high end motor homes are designed with the discriminating consumer in mind, and have a price tag to match.

The company employs more than 1300 people who design, build, and market these luxurious motor coaches for discriminating customers around the world.

Thus, is uniquely qualified to develop and manage resort properties that meet the needs of discriminating RV travelers.

It is not that the child is deaf in general but that he or she has a specific difficulty discriminating some speech sounds.

Musical children are discriminating listeners.

Here's our discriminating guide to some of the best San Francisco walking tours to be had.

Just as you are discriminating about which lipstick shade coats your lips, so too should you be equally discriminating when it comes to a peekaboo look like this.

Modern women's golf shirts really have a color, shape and style for almost every woman's discriminating taste - all while remaining true to the classy demands of the golf course.

You are not allowed to fill out an application if you are an independent individual, discriminating toward a specific people group, or supporting a certain political or ethical stance that may cause community division.

For discriminating couples interested in high-quality designer pieces, a Tacori ring is the ultimate lasting symbol.

For a discriminating couple with a taste for exquisite designer jewelry, a Tacori engagement ring is the optimum choice.