discernment

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Etymology

From Middle French discernement, equivalent to discern +‎ -ment.

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Noun

discernment (countable and uncountable, plural discernments)

  1. The ability to distinguish; judgement.
  2. The act of distinguishing between things.
  3. The ability to distinguish between things.
  4. The ability to perceive differences that exist.
  5. The condition of understanding.
  6. Aesthetic discrimination; taste, appreciation.
  7. Perceptiveness.
  8. The ability to make wise judgements; sagacity.
  9. Discretion in judging objectively.

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