Definition of discern

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Discern (v. t.) To see by the eye or by the understanding; to perceive and recognize; as, to discern a difference..

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Clear-sighted :: Clear-sighted (a.) Seeing with clearness; discerning; as, clear-sighted reason.
Critically :: Critically (adv.) In a critical manner; with nice discernment; accurately; exactly.
Astute :: Astute (a.) Critically discerning; sagacious; shrewd; subtle; crafty.
Observable :: Observable (a.) Worthy or capable of being observed; discernible; noticeable; remarkable.
Sapient :: Sapient (a.) Wise; sage; discerning; -- often in irony or contempt.
Sage :: Sage (superl.) Having nice discernment and powers of judging; prudent; grave; sagacious.
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..
Apprehensive :: Apprehensive (a.) Capable of apprehending, or quick to do so; apt; discerning..
Discernibly :: Discernibly (adv.) In a manner to be discerned; perceptibly; visibly.
Tact :: Tact (n.) Sensitive mental touch; peculiar skill or faculty; nice perception or discernment; ready power of appreciating and doing what is required by circumstances.
Discreet :: Discreet (superl.) Possessed of discernment, especially in avoiding error or evil, and in the adaptation of means to ends; prudent; sagacious; judicious; not rash or heedless; cautious..
Weak :: Weak (v. i.) Feeble of mind; wanting discernment; lacking vigor; spiritless; as, a weak king or magistrate..
Acuteness :: Acuteness (n.) The faculty of nice discernment or perception; acumen; keenness; sharpness; sensitiveness; -- applied to the senses, or the understanding. By acuteness of feeling, we perceive small objects or slight impressions: by acuteness of intellect, we discern nice distinctions..
Indiscernible :: Indiscernible (a.) Not to be discerned; imperceptible; not discoverable or visible.
Scern :: Scern (v. t.) To discern; to perceive.
Blindly :: Blindly (adv.) Without sight, discernment, or understanding; without thought, investigation, knowledge, or purpose of one's own..
Exquisite :: Exquisite (a.) Of delicate perception or close and accurate discrimination; not easy to satisfy; exact; nice; fastidious; as, exquisite judgment, taste, or discernment..
Election :: Election (a.) Discriminating choice; discernment.
Ken :: Ken (n. t.) To recognize; to descry; to discern.
Undiscerning :: Undiscerning (n.) Want of discernment.
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