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discern

[dih-surn, -zurn] / dɪˈsɜrn, -ˈzɜrn /


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By September, Fed officials should be able to discern whether a hike is needed.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

But his lesser narrative skills, and his tendency to minimize Spartan errors, make that theme hard to discern in his works.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

"Our eX-GL approach effectively automates the interpretation of complex magnetization reversal process and enables identification of hidden mechanisms, difficult to discern using conventional methods," says Prof. Kotsugi.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

Social media has created the conditions for this “doomer mindset” to flourish: Constant exposure to information, algorithm-driven echo chambers, and excessive screen time distort perception and isolate teens, making it harder to discern what’s true.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

How does a boy like that discern right from wrong?

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King




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