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- DictionaryDis·cern/dəˈsərn/
verb
- 1. perceive or recognize (something): "I can discern no difference between the two policies"
Discern definition: to perceive by the sight or some other sense or by the intellect; see, recognize, or apprehend. See examples of DISCERN used in a sentence.
DISCERN definition: to see or recognize something. Learn more.
Definitions of 'discern' 1. If you can discern something, you are aware of it and know what it is. [formal] [...] 2. If you can discern something, you can just see it, but not clearly. [formal] [...] More. Conjugations of 'discern' present simple: I discern, you discern [...] past simple: I discerned, you discerned [...] past participle: discerned.
Define discern. discern synonyms, discern pronunciation, discern translation, English dictionary definition of discern. tr.v. dis·cerned , dis·cern·ing , dis·cerns 1. To perceive with the eyes; detect or distinguish: discern a figure in the shadows.
What does the noun discern mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun discern . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.
'Discern' involves the ability to perceive or understand subtle differences, nuances, or patterns in order to make informed judgments or decisions. It implies a level of insight, discrimination, or acuity that allows one to recognize and separate relevant details or information from the surrounding context.
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.
Definitions of 'discern' 1. If you can discern something, you are aware of it and know what it is. [formal] [...] 2. If you can discern something, you can just see it, but not clearly. [formal] [...] More. Conjugations of 'discern' present simple: I discern, you discern [...] past simple: I discerned, you discerned [...] past participle: discerned.
definition 1: to perceive, make out, or detect. When the smoke cleared a little, he discerned a figure slumped in a chair. She listened carefully and was able to discern that the man had a slight Swedish accent. [verb + (that) + clause ] synonyms: descry, detect, distinguish, perceive. similar words:
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.
