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Grammar : Noun
Spell : dih-surn-muhnt, -zurn-
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈsɜrn mənt, -ˈzɜrn-



Definition of discernment

Origin :
  • 1580s; see discern + -ment.
  • noun perception
Example sentences :
  • Your discernment must be very subtle, if you know all that is in my heart.
  • Extract from : « The Politician Out-Witted » by Samuel Low
  • He knew that she was right, and respected her for the discernment.
  • Extract from : « Love and Lucy » by Maurice Henry Hewlett
  • Still, I'm going to admit that I don't think her taste and discernment is all it should be.
  • Extract from : « Rival Pitchers of Oakdale » by Morgan Scott
  • I am therefore incapable of that discernment which is necessary for the ascetic.
  • Extract from : « Thais » by Anatole France
  • These men of experience, integrity, and discernment are seekers after truths.
  • Extract from : « Up To Date Business » by Various
  • She must have brains, discernment; she has chosen you—that says everything.
  • Extract from : « Samuel Brohl & Company » by Victor Cherbuliez
  • The attitude of these leaders does credit to their discernment.
  • Extract from : « The New World of Islam » by Lothrop Stoddard
  • In so judging she would trust much too far to her own power of discernment.
  • Extract from : « Cousin Henry » by Anthony Trollope
  • She would not contradict him, but she felt sure of her discernment in that respect.
  • Extract from : « Cousin Henry » by Anthony Trollope
  • “I am indebted to you for life, and you acted with discernment as well as gallantry,” he said.
  • Extract from : « Lorimer of the Northwest » by Harold Bindloss

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