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Meaning of discerning

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

discerning

Pronunciation:/dɪˈsɜːn.iŋ//dɪˈsɝn.iŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To detect with the senses, especially with the eyes.

  2. To perceive, recognize, or comprehend with the mind; to descry.

  3. To distinguish something as being different from something else; to differentiate.

    Example: He was too young to discern right from wrong.

  4. To perceive differences.

noun

Definitions

  1. Discernment

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of keen insight or good judgement; perceptive.

    Example: The discerning customer will appreciate our new range of quality clothing.