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Discerning

/dɪˈsɜːn.iŋ/

To detect with the senses, especially with the eyes.

📖 Definitions of "Discerning"

verb
  1. 1

    To detect with the senses, especially with the eyes.

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

    "He was too young to discern right from wrong."

  4. 4

    To perceive differences.

noun
  1. 1

    Discernment

adjective
  1. 1

    Of keen insight or good judgement; perceptive.

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

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