discernment

noun
UK: /dɪˈsɜːnmənt/
US: /dɪˈsɜːrn.mənt/

  1. The ability to judge well.

    1. He showed discernment in choosing his friends.
    2. The experienced judge demonstrated exceptional discernment when reviewing the complex evidence.

  2. The quality of being able to grasp obscure meanings and to separate the true from the false.

    1. It takes discernment to see through his lies.
    2. With careful discernment, she was able to identify the subtle differences between the original painting and the forgery.

Synonyms

judgment perception insight wisdom understanding discrimination

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "discernment" in English means: The ability to judge well., The quality of being able to grasp obscure meanings and to separate the true from the false..

The phonetic transcription of "discernment" is /dɪˈsɜːnmənt/ in British English and /dɪˈsɜːrn.mənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "discernment": judgment, perception, insight, wisdom, understanding, discrimination.

Example usage of "discernment": "He showed discernment in choosing his friends.". More examples on the page.