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    discernment
    /dɪˈsəːnm(ə)nt/

    noun

    • 1. the ability to judge well: "an astonishing lack of discernment"

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › discernmentDISCERNMENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Discernment is the ability to judge people and things well. Learn more about this formal and approving word, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences from the Cambridge English Corpus.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › discernmentDiscernment Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of DISCERNMENT is the quality of being able to comprehend what is obscure : skill in discerning. How to use discernment in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Discernment.

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  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › discernmentDiscernment - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    The noun discernment describes a wise way of judging between things, or a particularly perceptive way of seeing things. If you can understand something that's somewhat hidden or obscure — if you figure out the themes of a confusing movie, for example — you're using discernment.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › discernmentDISCERNMENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Discernment is the ability to recognize small details, accurately tell the difference between similar things, and make intelligent judgements by using such observations. Learn more about the origin, usage, and related words of discernment from Dictionary.com.

  8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › discernDiscern Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Sep 25, 2011 · Discern is a verb that means to detect, recognize, or understand something with the eyes, senses, or mind. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for discern.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDISCERN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Discern means to see, recognize, or understand something that is not clear. Learn how to use this formal verb in different contexts and sentences with synonyms and translations.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › discernmentDISCERNMENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Discernment is the ability to judge people and things well. Learn more about this formal and approving word, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences from various sources.