Meaning & use
discriminating
Having good judgment or refined taste, especially in matters of quality.
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The restaurant's discriminating chef refuses to serve anything that isn't perfectly fresh.
A discriminating collector can spot a forged painting almost immediately.
A note on using this word
Discriminating is generally a compliment about taste or judgment, while 'discriminatory' describes unfair treatment and carries a negative meaning.
Words with a similar meaning
discerningselective
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