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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Discriminating \Dis*crim"i*na`ting\, a.
1. Marking a difference; distinguishing. --
{Dis*crim"i*na`ting*ly}, adv.
[1913 Webster]
And finds with keen discriminating sight,
Black's not so black; -- nor white so very white.
--Canning.
[1913 Webster]
2. making careful or fine distinctions, especially as to
quality or accuracy; as, a discriminating observer.
Syn: discerning, perspicacious. [PJC]
3. having a refined taste or excellent judgment; as, a
discriminating taste.
[PJC]