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discernment

[dih-surn-muhnt, -zurn-] / dɪˈsɜrn mənt, -ˈzɜrn- /
NOUN
perception
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From an ethical standpoint, reason isn’t only a biological function, it’s what enables moral discernment, responsibility and self-governance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

All of these things, along with countless more, are worth it — the extra minutes they take, the care, the discernment, the near-constant monitoring.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

She said that through last year, shoppers showed “continued resilience, strong focus on value and affordability, and increasing discernment in spending decisions.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

The way to do this is by cultivating discernment through patient observation.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2025

But then, of course, I hasten to add, there are many valets who would never dream of indulging in this sort of folly - who are, in fact, professionals of the highest discernment.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro




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