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discern

[dih-surn, -zurn] / dɪˈsɜrn, -ˈzɜrn /


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Myanmar has a rich culture of fortune-telling, and many believe the future can be discerned by mystics.

From Barron's

Still, the U.S. stock market has gotten a big lift in 2025 from tech’s strong rally, with investors trying to discern whether the AI boom has formed a bubble.

From MarketWatch

Still, the U.S. stock market has gotten a big lift in 2025 from tech’s strong rally, with investors trying to discern whether the AI boom has formed a bubble.

From MarketWatch

Armed with this knowledge, the buyers became more discerning.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some of their more discerning wine-loving friends are also stocking up.

From The Wall Street Journal