What is "discernment" in English? Definition and Explanations
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What does discernment mean in English? Meaning of discernment definition and abbreviation with examples.
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What is "discernment" in English? Definition and Explanations
Meaning of "discernment": the cognitive condition of someone who understands Noun Meaning: the cognitive condition of someone who understandsExample: he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effectSynonyms: apprehension
discernment
savvy
understandingHyponyms: appreciation
brainstorm
brainwave
comprehension
grasp
grasping
hindsight
hold
insight
realisation
realization
recognition
self-knowledge
smatteringHypernyms: knowingMeaning of "discernment": delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values) Noun Meaning: delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values)Example: arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success
to ask at that particular time was the ultimate in bad tasteSynonyms: appreciation
discernment
perceptiveness
tasteHyponyms: connoisseurship
culture
delicacy
discretion
style
trend
vertu
virtu
vogueHypernyms: discrimination
secernmentMeaning of "discernment": perception of that which is obscure Noun Meaning: perception of that which is obscureSynonyms: discernment
perceptivenessHypernyms: perceptionMeaning of "discernment": the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations Noun Meaning: the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relationsSynonyms: discernment
judgement
judgment
sagaciousness
sagacityHyponyms: circumspection
common sense
discreetness
discretion
eye
good sense
gumption
horse sense
indiscreetness
injudiciousness
judiciousness
mother wit
prudence
senseHypernyms: sapience
wisdomMeaning of "discernment": the trait of judging wisely and objectively Noun Meaning: the trait of judging wisely and objectivelyExample: a man of discernmentSynonyms: discernment
discretionHyponyms: caution
circumspection
prudenceHypernyms: wisdom
wisenessSynonyms: acumen , insight , judgment , understanding ,
Antonyms: ignorance , stupidity ,
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