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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Callidity :: Callidity (n.) Acuteness of discernment; cunningness; shrewdness.
Perceive :: Perceive (v. t.) To take intellectual cognizance of; to apprehend by the mind; to be convinced of by direct intuition; to note; to remark; to discern; to see; to understand.
Weak :: Weak (v. i.) Feeble of mind; wanting discernment; lacking vigor; spiritless; as, a weak king or magistrate..
Distinguishable :: Distinguishable (a.) Capable of being distinguished; separable; divisible; discernible; capable of recognition; as, a tree at a distance is distinguishable from a shrub..
Hawk-eyed :: Hawk-eyed (a.) Having a keen eye; sharpsighted; discerning.
Wise :: Wise (v.) Hence, especially, making due use of knowledge; discerning and judging soundly concerning what is true or false, proper or improper; choosing the best ends and the best means for accomplishing them; sagacious..
Observable :: Observable (a.) Worthy or capable of being observed; discernible; noticeable; remarkable.
See :: See (v. i.) Figuratively: To have intellectual apprehension; to perceive; to know; to understand; to discern; -- often followed by a preposition, as through, or into..
Injudicious :: Injudicious (a.) Not judicious; wanting in sound judgment; undiscerning; indiscreet; unwise; as, an injudicious adviser..
Clairvoyant :: Clairvoyant (n.) One who is able, when in a mesmeric state, to discern objects not present to the senses..
Blind :: Blind (v. t.) To make blind; to deprive of sight or discernment.
Election :: Election (a.) Discriminating choice; discernment.
Discerningly :: Discerningly (adv.) In a discerning manner; with judgment; judiciously; acutely.
Acute :: Acute (a.) Having nice discernment; perceiving or using minute distinctions; penetrating; clever; shrewd; -- opposed to dull or stupid; as, an acute observer; acute remarks, or reasoning..
Efface :: Efface (v. t.) To cause to disappear (as anything impresses or inscribed upon a surface) by rubbing out, striking out, etc.; to erase; to render illegible or indiscernible; as, to efface the letters on a monument, or the inscription on a coin..
Sharp-witted :: Sharp-witted (a.) Having an acute or nicely discerning mind.
Discerned :: Discerned (imp. & p. p.) of Discer.
Unskillful :: Unskillful (a.) Lacking discernment; injudicious; ignorant.
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..
Blind :: Blind (a.) Undiscerning; undiscriminating; inconsiderate.
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