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discern

[dih-surn, -zurn] / dɪˈsɜrn, -ˈzɜrn /


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If it seems like Turner hasn’t been in a ton of projects since “Game of Thrones,” it’s because she’s been purposefully discerning.

From Los Angeles Times

“The ability of the public to get information, discern the facts and have reasoned opinions about who’s in charge and doing what is in serious jeopardy without a robust local news community.”

From Los Angeles Times

Called Athena, the technology proposes item descriptions, suggests pricing and, crucially for a company that receives millions of goods a year to sell on consignment, helps discern authentic products from fakes.

From The Wall Street Journal

EDN’s website, with its elegantly art-directed photoshoots, is meant to appeal to discerning shoppers who want to apply the same scrutiny to their clothes as they do to the things they eat.

From The Wall Street Journal

Richardson says she’s always been open but discerning when it comes to her career.

From Los Angeles Times