Definition of discern

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Discern (v. t.) To see and identify by noting a difference or differences; to note the distinctive character of; to discriminate; to distinguish.

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Inconspicuous :: Inconspicuous (a.) Not conspicuous or noticeable; hardly discernible.
Discernibleness :: Discernibleness (n.) The quality of being discernible.
Discerned :: Discerned (imp. & p. p.) of Discer.
Critically :: Critically (adv.) In a critical manner; with nice discernment; accurately; exactly.
Scern :: Scern (v. t.) To discern; to perceive.
Half-sighted :: Half-sighted (a.) Seeing imperfectly; having weak discernment.
Discrimination :: Discrimination (n.) The quality of being discriminating; faculty of nicely distinguishing; acute discernment; as, to show great discrimination in the choice of means..
Perspicable :: Perspicable (a.) Discernible.
Intuition :: Intuition (n.) Any object or truth discerned by direct cognition; especially, a first or primary truth..
Injudicious :: Injudicious (a.) Not judicious; wanting in sound judgment; undiscerning; indiscreet; unwise; as, an injudicious adviser..
Discernible :: Discernible (a.) Capable of being discerned by the eye or the understanding; as, a star is discernible by the eye; the identity of difference of ideas is discernible by the understanding..
Skill :: Skill (n.) The familiar knowledge of any art or science, united with readiness and dexterity in execution or performance, or in the application of the art or science to practical purposes; power to discern and execute; ability to perceive and perform; expertness; aptitude; as, the skill of a mathematician, physician, surgeon, mechanic, etc..
Blunt :: Blunt (a.) Dull in understanding; slow of discernment; stupid; -- opposed to acute.
Astute :: Astute (a.) Critically discerning; sagacious; shrewd; subtle; crafty.
Distinction :: Distinction (n.) The act of distinguishing or denoting the differences between objects, or the qualities by which one is known from others; exercise of discernment; discrimination..
Clear-sighted :: Clear-sighted (a.) Seeing with clearness; discerning; as, clear-sighted reason.
Nasutness :: Nasutness (n.) Quickness of scent; hence, nice discernment; acuteness..
Discerningly :: Discerningly (adv.) In a discerning manner; with judgment; judiciously; acutely.
Weak :: Weak (v. i.) Feeble of mind; wanting discernment; lacking vigor; spiritless; as, a weak king or magistrate..
Sense :: Sense (v. t.) Perception through the intellect; apprehension; recognition; understanding; discernment; appreciation.
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