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Astute vs Discriminating - What's the difference?

astute | discriminating | Synonyms |

Astute is a synonym of discriminating.


As adjectives the difference between astute and discriminating

is that astute is quickly and critically discerning while discriminating is able to perceive fine distinctions between similar things; perceptive.

As a verb discriminating is

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astute

English

Adjective

(er)
  • quickly and critically discerning
  • shrewd or crafty
  • * 2014 , A teacher, " Choosing a primary school: a teacher's guide for parents", The Guardian , 23 September 2014:
    • The best headteachers are like submarine captains – cool-headed, astute decision-makers – who trust their colleagues and surroundings to indicate where their ship is headed.

    Synonyms

    * crafty, shrewd, wily

    Derived terms

    * astutely * astuteness

    Anagrams

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    discriminating

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Able to perceive fine distinctions between similar things; perceptive
  • Having a discerning judgment or taste

    • Verb

    (head)