discernment, n.
(discernments)
(discernments)
the trait of judging wisely and objectively
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discernment discretion
sample sentences
"a man of discernment"
the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations
<noun.cognition>
discernment judgement judgment sagaciousness sagacity
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perception of that which is obscure
<noun.cognition>
discernment perceptiveness
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delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values)
<noun.cognition> freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2
appreciation discernment perceptiveness taste
sample sentences
"arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success""to ask at that particular time was the ultimate in bad taste"
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the cognitive condition of someone who understands
<noun.cognition> freq. cnt.: 41 freq. cnt.: 38 freq. cnt.: 3
apprehension discernment savvy understanding
sample sentences
"he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect"
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