steering

[ steer-ing ]

noun

1. the discriminatory practice by a real estate agent of maneuvering a client from a minority group away from considering a home in a white neighborhood.

Other Word Forms

• self-steering adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of steering¹

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

The company plans to eventually offer an on-demand ride-hailing service using purpose-built autonomous vehicles with no steering wheel and bidirectional capability.

From Los Angeles Times

The jet stream was effectively locked in place to the north of the UK, steering rain-bearing weather systems away and allowing high pressure to dominate.

From BBC

If conditions remain the same, teams can adjust front wing angles, and whatever settings are on the steering wheel - such as differential and brake balance - but nothing else.

From BBC

Despite some prodding, Ramsey is a pro at steering the conversation clear of any spoilers and they were even more diligent than the showrunners.

From Los Angeles Times

As he points out, “Power fantasies are a bad idea,” whoever’s they may be, adding, “If you want a better alternative to DOGE, it has to involve some form of democratic steering.”

From Salon