The meaning of DISCERN is to detect with the eyes. How to use discern in a sentence.

Understanding and comprehending (Definition of discern from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

DISCERN definition: to perceive by the sight or some other sense or by the intellect; see, recognize, or apprehend. See examples of discern used in a sentence.

My eyes can discern ten million colours, it seems. If forces all recorded thefts in the same way, we'd be able to discern trends in breeds and locations at risk and be able to warn owners.

Definition of discern verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

see, recognize, or apprehend: They discerned a sail on the horizon. discriminate: He is incapable of discerning right from wrong. to distinguish or discriminate. dis•cern′er, n. 1. discover, descry, espy. …

5 days ago · (transitive) To distinguish something as being different from something else; to differentiate or discriminate. He was too young to discern right from wrong.

Discern definition: To perceive with the eyes; detect or distinguish.

1. to perceive by the sight or other sense or by the intellect; see, recognize, or apprehend. 2. to distinguish mentally; discriminate: to discern right from wrong.

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