Definition of discern

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Discern (v. t.) To see by the eye or by the understanding; to perceive and recognize; as, to discern a difference..

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Distinctive :: Distinctive (a.) Having the power to distinguish and discern; discriminating.
Discern :: Discern (v. i.) To see or understand the difference; to make distinction; as, to discern between good and evil, truth and falsehood..
Ken :: Ken (n. t.) To recognize; to descry; to discern.
Discernible :: Discernible (a.) Capable of being discerned by the eye or the understanding; as, a star is discernible by the eye; the identity of difference of ideas is discernible by the understanding..
Discerned :: Discerned (imp. & p. p.) of Discer.
Distinguish :: Distinguish (v. t.) Not set apart from others by visible marks; to make distinctive or discernible by exhibiting differences; to mark off by some characteristic.
Clairvoyant :: Clairvoyant (n.) One who is able, when in a mesmeric state, to discern objects not present to the senses..
Discretion :: Discretion (n.) The quality of being discreet; wise conduct and management; cautious discernment, especially as to matters of propriety and self-control; prudence; circumspection; wariness..
Undiscerning :: Undiscerning (n.) Want of discernment.
Inconspicuous :: Inconspicuous (a.) Not conspicuous or noticeable; hardly discernible.
Second-sight :: Second-sight (n.) The power of discerning what is not visible to the physical eye, or of foreseeing future events, esp. such as are of a disastrous kind; the capacity of a seer; prophetic vision..
Sharp :: Sharp (superl.) Of keen perception; quick to discern or distinguish; having nice discrimination; acute; penetrating; sagacious; clever; as, a sharp eye; sharp sight, hearing, or judgment..
Perceptible :: Perceptible (a.) Capable of being perceived; cognizable; discernible; perceivable.
Judge :: "Judge (v. t.) To compare facts or ideas, and perceive their relations and attributes, and thus distinguish truth from falsehood; to determine; to discern; to distinguish; to form an opinion about..
Decern :: Decern (v. t.) To perceive, discern, or decide..
Discernance :: Discernance (n.) Discernment.
Judge :: "Judge (v. i.) One who has skill, knowledge, or experience, sufficient to decide on the merits of a question, or on the quality or value of anything; one who discerns properties or relations with skill and readiness; a connoisseur; an expert; a critic..
Discern :: Discern (v. t.) To see by the eye or by the understanding; to perceive and recognize; as, to discern a difference..
Telescopical :: Telescopical (a.) Able to discern objects at a distance; farseeing; far-reaching; as, a telescopic eye; telescopic vision..
Perception :: Perception (n.) The act of perceiving; cognizance by the senses or intellect; apperhension by the bodily organs, or by the mind, of what is presented to them; discernment; apperhension; cognition..
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