Definition of Discriminating
Discriminating
Dis·crim·i·nat·ing


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Having or showing a keen understanding and good judgment about the quality of something.

e.g. The discriminating palate of a wine connoisseur can detect subtle flavors.

(adjective)
making unfair distinctions (rooted in prejudice) between people based on their fundamental identities like sex, race, or culture;

e.g. The employees are accused of discriminating practices that alienated customers who were people of color.



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