Discriminating: meaning, example and synonyms

Discriminatingadj. Showing refined judgment and the ability to recognize fine differences in quality.

Example

A discriminating reader of archival sources, the scholar could tell at a glance which letters were authentic and which were later forgeries.

Part of speech: adjective
Synonyms: discerning, perceptive, selective, refined
Antonyms: undiscerning, indiscriminate, unrefined, uncritical
Memory tip: Here it means fine judgment: a discriminating palate spots subtle flavors.

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Question 1

The gallery's most ______ patrons could distinguish an original print from a skilled reproduction by the texture of the ink alone.

Question 2

Because the wine judges were highly ______, they detected subtle differences between vintages that ordinary drinkers found identical.

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