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discern

[dih-surn, -zurn] / dɪˈsɜrn, -ˈzɜrn /


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"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

"The more that people see AI content, the less able that they are to discern fact from fiction, then the more likely they're going to be to distrust real content," said McDermott Rees.

From BBC • May 15, 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

AI’s pervasive presence makes it almost impossible to discern what is actually going on.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

They were still too far away to discern which Sons of the Six were manning the checkpoint, but it didn’t matter.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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