discern (/dɪˈsɜːn/)
verb · Advanced · Science & Technology
🔊 /dɪˈsɜːn/
Meaning
Meaning: to perceive or distinguish clearly
To discern is to recognize or perceive something, often something subtle, with the mind or senses. Speakers help audiences discern truth from noise.
Examples
🗣 It can be hard to discern fact from opinion online.
Etymology
From Latin ‘discernere’, meaning to separate or distinguish.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for careful perception and judgment.
Tags: perception, judgment