1. showing careful judgment and good taste; able to recognize fine differences or distinctions
2. treating people unfairly or unequally based on race, gender, age, or other protected characteristics
Usage: often used in legal or social contexts

Examples

• She has a discriminating eye for fine art and can spot forgeries immediately.
• A discriminating reader prefers well-written novels over popular bestsellers.
• The company was accused of discriminating against older workers in hiring decisions.
• His discriminating taste in music led him to collect rare vinyl records.
• Discriminating behavior based on religion is illegal in most countries.
• The chef's discriminating palate allowed her to detect subtle flavors in the dish.