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discern

[dih-surn, -zurn] / dɪˈsɜrn, -ˈzɜrn /


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AI cannot read the news to discern either the meaning of news or the emotions it will likely elicit.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

You don’t need AI to discern what they have in common.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 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

The coach windows were open and the passengers surprisingly were hanging out; they were all men, I could discern, all young, all alike.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles




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