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    discern
    /dɪˈsəːn/

    verb

    • 1. recognize or find out: "I can discern no difference between the two policies"

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  2. 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 languages with synonyms, pronunciation, and translations.

    • English (US)

      DISCERN meaning: 1. to see, recognize, or understand...

    • Discern: Arabic Translation

      DISCERN translate: يَتبَيّن / يَفهَم. Learn more in the...

    • Discern in Japanese

      DISCERN translate: 見分ける. Learn more in the Cambridge...

    • Simplified

      DISCERN translate: 看出;辨别出;明白. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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

    Discern means to detect with the eyes, senses, or mentally, or to recognize as separate and distinct. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for discern.

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  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDISCERN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Discern means to see, recognize, or understand something that is not clear. Learn how to use this formal verb in different contexts, with synonyms and related words, and see examples from various sources.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › discernDISCERN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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.

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

    Discern means to recognize or perceive something clearly or to distinguish something mentally. Learn how to use discern in a sentence, see synonyms and related words, and compare with other verbs.

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

    Discern means to know, recognize or understand something, especially something that is not obvious. Learn how to use this formal verb with examples, synonyms, pronunciation and grammar notes.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › discernDiscern - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.