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      • When we discern, we observe, comprehend, or identify something by carefully examining or analyzing it. 'Discern' involves the ability to perceive or understand subtle differences, nuances, or patterns in order to make informed judgments or decisions.
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  2. DISCERN definition: 1. to see, recognize, or understand something that is not clear: 2. to see, recognize, or…. Learn more.

  3. 'Discern' involves the ability to perceive or understand subtle differences, nuances, or patterns in order to make informed judgments or decisions. It implies a level of insight, discrimination, or acuity that allows one to recognize and separate relevant details or information from the surrounding context.

  4. What does the verb discern mean? There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb discern , four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

  5. Definitions of 'discern' 1. If you can discern something, you are aware of it and know what it is. [formal] [...] 2. If you can discern something, you can just see it, but not clearly. [formal] [...] More. Conjugations of 'discern' present simple: I discern, you discern [...] past simple: I discerned, you discerned [...] past participle: discerned.

  6. Discern definition: to perceive by the sight or some other sense or by the intellect; see, recognize, or apprehend. See examples of DISCERN used in a sentence.

  7. DISCERN meaning: 1. to see, recognize, or understand something that is not clear: 2. to see, recognize, or…. Learn more.

  8. discern. (dɪsɜrn) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense discerns, present participle discerning, past tense, past participle discerned. 1.transitive verb. If you can discern something, you are aware of it and know what it is. [formal] You need a long series of data to be able to discern such a trend.

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