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discriminative

 
Dictionary: dis·crim·i·na·tive   (dĭ-skrĭm'ə-nā'tĭv, -nə-tĭv) pronunciation
 
adj.
  1. Drawing distinctions.
  2. Marked by or showing prejudice: discriminative hiring practices.
discriminatively dis·crim'i·na'tive·ly adv.
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adjective

    Able to recognize small differences or draw fine distinctions: discriminate, discriminating, discriminatory, select, selective. See precise/imprecise.

 
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The adjective has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: capable of making fine distinctions
  Synonym: discriminatory

Meaning #2: expressing careful judgment
  Synonym: judicial


 
 
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