Dictionary Entry
discriminative
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Meaning
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Able to distinguish or select based on specific differences; showing the ability to tell things apart.
Example Sentence
The teacher used a discriminative grading rubric that rewarded only the most precise arguments.
Usage Note
Use 'discriminative' when you need to describe a test, rule, or tool that separates items based on specific criteria, such as a discriminative diagnostic test that tells healthy from diseased samples.