Definition of discern

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Discern (v. i.) To see or understand the difference; to make distinction; as, to discern between good and evil, truth and falsehood..

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Perceptible :: Perceptible (a.) Capable of being perceived; cognizable; discernible; perceivable.
Hawk-eyed :: Hawk-eyed (a.) Having a keen eye; sharpsighted; discerning.
Discern :: Discern (v. t.) To see and identify by noting a difference or differences; to note the distinctive character of; to discriminate; to distinguish.
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..
Second-sight :: Second-sight (n.) The power of discerning what is not visible to the physical eye, or of foreseeing future events, esp. such as are of a disastrous kind; the capacity of a seer; prophetic vision..
Distinguisher :: Distinguisher (n.) One who discerns accurately the difference of things; a nice or judicious observer.
Distinguish :: Distinguish (v. t.) Not set apart from others by visible marks; to make distinctive or discernible by exhibiting differences; to mark off by some characteristic.
Discernibly :: Discernibly (adv.) In a manner to be discerned; perceptibly; visibly.
Indiscernible :: Indiscernible (a.) Not to be discerned; imperceptible; not discoverable or visible.
Judge :: "Judge (v. t.) To compare facts or ideas, and perceive their relations and attributes, and thus distinguish truth from falsehood; to determine; to discern; to distinguish; to form an opinion about..
Blind :: Blind (a.) Having such a state or condition as a thing would have to a person who is blind; not well marked or easily discernible; hidden; unseen; concealed; as, a blind path; a blind ditch..
Subtlety :: Subtlety (n.) Nice discernment with delicacy of mental action; nicety of discrimination.
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..
Know :: Know (v. i.) To recognize; to distinguish; to discern the character of; as, to know a person's face or figure..
Blindly :: Blindly (adv.) Without sight, discernment, or understanding; without thought, investigation, knowledge, or purpose of one's own..
Weak :: Weak (v. i.) Resulting from, or indicating, lack of judgment, discernment, or firmness; unwise; hence, foolish..
Nasutness :: Nasutness (n.) Quickness of scent; hence, nice discernment; acuteness..
Undiscerning :: Undiscerning (n.) Want of discernment.
See :: See (v. t.) To perceive by mental vision; to form an idea or conception of; to note with the mind; to observe; to discern; to distinguish; to understand; to comprehend; to ascertain.
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.
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