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discernment

/ discernment /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
perception of that which is obscure
Type of:
perception
Derived:
recognize recognise distinguish discern pick out
noun Sense 2
the trait of judging wisely and objectively
"a man of discernment"
Type of:
wisdom wiseness
Kinds of:
circumspection caution prudence
noun Sense 3
delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values)
"arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success"
"to ask at that particular time was the ultimate in bad taste"
Type of:
discrimination secernment
Kinds of:
virtu vertu connoisseurship vogue trend
noun Sense 4
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
"he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect"
Type of:
knowing
Kinds of:
comprehension self-knowledge smattering appreciation grasp
Derived:
get the picture comprehend savvy dig grasp
noun Sense 5
ability to make good judgments
Type of:
wisdom sapience
Kinds of:
eye common sense good sense gumption horse sense
Semantic Complexity
53%
Sense Count
5
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
36
Times Searched
1
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perception wisdom wiseness circumspection caution prudence discrimination secernment virtu vertu connoisseurship vogue