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   dis·cern

   /dəˈsərn/

   verb

   • 1. perceive or recognize (something): "I can discern no difference between the two policies"
   • ▪ distinguish (someone or something) with difficulty by sight or with the other senses: "she could faintly discern the shape of a skull"

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin discernere, from dis- ‘apart’ + cernere ‘to separate’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. discerner noun

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

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   The meaning of DISCERN is to detect with the eyes. How to use discern in a sentence.

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   DISCERN definition: 1. to see, recognize, or understand something that is not clear: 2. to see, recognize, or…. Learn more.

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   Discern means to recognize small details, accurately tell the difference between similar things, and make intelligent judgements by using such observations. The ability to do this or the process of doing it is called discernment, as in Only through careful discernment can you tell a genuine artifact from the work of a counterfeiter.

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   DISCERN meaning: 1. to see, recognize, or understand something that is not clear: 2. to see, recognize, or…. Learn more.

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   If you can make out, pick out, or distinguish something, you can discern it. This is a word for recognizing and perceiving things. Discerning has to do with being able to see or hear something. In a loud room, it can be hard to discern one person's voice.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDISCERN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you can discern something, you are aware of it and know what it is. You need a long series of data to be able to discern such a trend. American English : discern / dɪˈsɜrn /

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

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdiscern verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   discern something to see or hear something, usually with difficulty synonym make out. We could just discern the house in the distance. She could clearly discern a figure walking up towards the house.

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    Definition of discern verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    If you can discern something, you are aware of it and know what it is. You need a long series of data to be able to discern such a trend. American English : discern / dɪˈsɜrn /