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US
/dɪˈsɝnmənt/
]
[ UK /dɪsˈɜːnmənt/ ]
[ UK /dɪsˈɜːnmənt/ ]
NOUN
-
delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values)
to ask at that particular time was the ultimate in bad taste
arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success -
the trait of judging wisely and objectively
a man of discernment - perception of that which is obscure
- the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations
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the cognitive condition of someone who understands
he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect
How To Use discernment In A Sentence
- A graphic demonstration of the research of Dale Purves et al in the diatonic formant components in human vowel sounds; the reason the audience can intuitively follow the pentatonic scale is because they use this discernment every time they use a vowel. World Science Festival 2009: Bobby McFerrin Demonstrates the Power of the Pentatonic Scale on Vimeo
- Drugs will almost certainly be developed that will enhance the training of the mind to increase specific types of sensitivity and discernment of sensory signals.
- This book is not about discernment as a discrete act but rather treats it as a manner of living.
- Some discernment she had, however, for had she not made most complimentary remarks about his filets de sole Murat?
- But what is constituted by consciousness is the at least partial discernment of limitation.
- Anyway, selecting antiques requires taste, discernment and patience. Times, Sunday Times
- The Buddha tasted Awakening by developing conviction, persistence, mindfulness, concentration and discernment.
- The ability to pick out one's adult friend from a group photograph taken in his youth seems an unremarkable task and yet requires remarkable powers of discernment.
- His prediction was impeccable though, and his discernment true.
- In a Communion made up of many different churches, discernment is required to identify what in any particular context are the crucial issues for the life of the Church.