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Discriminate \Dis*crim"i*nate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
{Discriminated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Discriminating}.]
To set apart as being different; to mark as different; to
separate from another by discerning differences; to
distinguish. --Cowper.
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To discriminate the goats from the sheep. --Barrow.
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Discriminating \Dis*crim"i*na`ting\, a.
1. Marking a difference; distinguishing. --
{Dis*crim"i*na`ting*ly}, adv.
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And finds with keen discriminating sight,
Black's not so black; -- nor white so very white.
--Canning.
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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.
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