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

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

    1. a. : to detect with the eyes. discerned a figure approaching through the fog. b. : to detect with senses other than vision. discerned a strange odor. 2. : to recognize or identify as separate and distinct : discriminate. discern right from wrong. 3. : to come to know or recognize mentally. unable to discern his motives. intransitive verb.

  4. 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.

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

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

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

    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 /

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

    to know, recognize or understand something, especially something that is not obvious synonym detect. discern something It is possible to discern a number of different techniques in her work. He discerned a certain coldness in their welcome. discern how, whether, etc….

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › discernDiscern - definition of discern by The Free Dictionary

    1. To perceive with the eyes; detect or distinguish: discern a figure in the shadows. 2. To recognize or understand as being distinct or different: Researchers finally discerned the purpose of the gene. See Synonyms at see 1.

  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.

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

    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.

  11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishdiscern verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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