Meaning Of The Word Discern

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What's The Definition Of Discern?

discern
verb: If you can discern something, you are aware of it and know what it is.
verb: If you can discern something, you can just see it, but not clearly.

discern in American English
to perceive or recognize the difference
to separate (a thing) mentally from another or others; recognize as separate or different
intransitive verb: to distinguish or discriminate
transitive verb: to perceive by the sight or some other sense or by the intellect; see, recognize, or apprehend

discern in British English
verb: to recognize or perceive clearly

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