discriminating

Describes someone who is able to make fine distinctions, especially in matters of taste, quality, or judgment.

ruОписывает человека, способного делать тонкие различия, особенно в вопросах вкуса, качества или суждения.esAdjetivo que describe a una persona capaz de hacer distinciones sutiles, especialmente en cuestiones de gusto, calidad o juicio; también puede referirse a algo que muestra buen criterio o selectividad, o que distingue o diferencia entre opciones.frQualifie une personne capable de faire des distinctions fines, notamment en matière de goût, de qualité ou de jugement ; qui fait preuve de discernement et de sélectivité.deBeschreibt eine Person, die feine Unterschiede wahrnehmen kann, besonders in Fragen des Geschmacks, der Qualität oder des Urteilsvermögens; auch wählerisch oder anspruchsvoll.ptDescreve uma pessoa capaz de fazer distinções finas, especialmente em questões de gosto, qualidade ou julgamento; também pode indicar alguém exigente e seletivo.zh形容人有能力辨别细微差别，尤其指在品味、质量或判断方面；也指有识别力、挑剔的。arيصف شخصًا قادرًا على التمييز الدقيق بين الأشياء، خاصة فيما يتعلق بالذوق أو الجودة أو الحكم. وقد يشير أيضًا إلى من ينتقي الأفضل أو الأجود.

1. Showing refined taste C1 formal

   Demonstrating careful judgment and discernment, especially in matters of taste, style, or quality.

   • The restaurant is popular among discriminating diners who appreciate fine cuisine.
   • She has a discriminating eye for vintage furniture.
   • Only a discriminating collector would notice the subtle differences in the paintings.

   ruРазборчивыйesDe buen gustofrAyant du discernementdeanspruchsvollptDiscriminatóriozh有鉴赏力的arذو ذوق رفيع

   Synonyms: astutecultivateddiscerninginsightfuljudiciousparticularperceptiverefinedselectivetasteful

   Antonyms: indiscriminateuncriticalundiscerningundiscriminating

2. Able to distinguish fine details C1 formal

   Having or demonstrating the ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions between similar things.

   • A discriminating reader can detect the author's subtle use of irony.
   • The critic is known for her discriminating analysis of film techniques.
   • His discriminating mind allowed him to identify the flaws in the argument.

   ruРазборчивыйesdiscernidorfrCapable de discerner les détails finsdeScharfsinnigptDiscriminadorzh有鉴别力的arمُمَيِّز

   Synonyms: acuteastutediscerninginsightfuljudiciouskeenperceptiveperspicaciousrefinedsharpshrewdsubtle

   Antonyms: indiscriminateinsensitiveobtuseundiscerningundiscriminating

• more discriminating comparative form
• most discriminating superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of recognizing a distinction or difference between things, or treating someone unfairly based on group characteristics.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по распознаванию различия или отличия между вещами, или несправедливого обращения с кем-либо на основе групповых характеристик.esVerbo que se usa para señalar la acción de reconocer o distinguir diferencias entre cosas, o para referirse al trato injusto hacia alguien basado en características de grupo.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de reconnaître une différence ou une distinction entre des choses, ou de traiter quelqu'un de manière injuste sur la base de caractéristiques de groupe.deVerb, das das Erkennen von Unterschieden zwischen Dingen bezeichnet oder die ungerechte Behandlung von Personen aufgrund von Gruppenmerkmalen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de reconhecer diferenças ou distinções entre coisas, ou de tratar alguém de forma injusta com base em características de grupo.zh动词，表示辨别或区分事物之间的差异；也指基于群体特征（如种族、性别等）对人进行不公平的对待。arفعل يدل على التمييز بين الأشياء أو التفريق بينها، أو معاملة شخص أو فئة بشكل غير عادل بسبب خصائص كخصائص المجموعة.

1. Recognize a difference B2 formal

   To recognize or perceive a difference between two or more things.

   • It is important to discriminate between facts and opinions.
   • She can discriminate subtle differences in wine flavors.
   • The test measures the ability to discriminate colors.

   ruРазличатьesDiscernir, distinguirfrDistinguerdeUnterscheidenptDistinguirzh区分arتمييز الفرق

   Synonyms: differentiatediscerndistinguishseparatetell apart

   Antonyms: conflateconfuseequate

2. Treat unfairly B2 formal

   To treat a person or group unfairly based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or religion.

   • It is illegal to discriminate against someone because of their religion.
   • The company was sued for discriminating against older workers.
   • We must not discriminate based on gender in hiring practices.

   ruДискриминироватьesDiscriminarfrDiscriminer (traiter injustement)deDiskriminierenptDiscriminarzh歧视arالتمييز

   Synonyms: biasdisfavorprejudice

• discriminated past participle
• discriminated past simple
• discriminating present participle
• discriminates third person singular