discriminating

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/dɪˈskrɪmɪneɪtɪŋ/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/dɪˈskrɪməˌneɪtɪŋ/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(di skrimə nā′ting)


From the verb discriminate: (⇒ conjugate)
discriminating is: Click the infinitive to see all available inflections
v pres p

discriminating
WordReference English Thesaurus © 2025
Sense: Discerning
Synonyms:
perspicacious, astute, discriminate, judicious, discerning, wise Collocations, eagle-eyed, keen Collocations, enlightened, knowledgeable Collocations
Sense: Differentiating
Synonyms:
distinctive Collocations, distinguishing, individualizing, characteristic Collocations, individualising (UK), defining, differentiating, idiosyncratic, peculiar Collocations, quirky Collocations
Sense: Particular
Synonyms:
selective, fastidious, finicky, choosy, careful Collocations, fussy Collocations, particular Collocations, cautious Collocations, chary, circumspect, wary Collocations, exacting, precise Collocations, demanding Collocations, meticulous


discriminate
WordReference English Thesaurus © 2025
Sense: Verb: differentiate between things
Synonyms:
distinguish Collocations, differentiate, discern, tell apart, tell the difference between, separate Collocations, know Collocations, specify Collocations, mark out, sort Collocations, sort out, set apart, be discerning, be discriminating, judge Collocations
Sense: Verb: be prejudiced for or against people
Synonyms:
be racist, be biased, show partiality, show bias, prejudge, treat unequally, be a bigot, be bigoted, be prejudiced, segregate, separate Collocations, set apart, single out, victimize, victimise (UK), hate Collocations, favor Collocations, favour (UK)


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