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   Discriminate (?), 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 (?), 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.
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   3. having a refined taste or excellent judgment; as, “a discriminating taste”.
   
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