discerning

Meanings

• adjective

  having the ability to judge or decide wisely and effectively

• adjective

  showing good judgment and the ability to make shrewd distinctions

• adjective

  capable of making careful distinctions; discriminating

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Synonyms

discriminate , distinguish , ken , spy

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Rhymes

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learning , urning , earning , urning

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Variants

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discerning , discerningly , discern , discerned , discerner , discerners , discerns

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Forms

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discerningly, discerningness

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Etymology

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From Old French discerner, meaning 'to distinguish, separate'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'discerning' is often used in the Bible to describe individuals with a deep understanding of spiritual matters.

2. The word 'discerning' comes from the Latin word 'discernerare', which means 'to separate' or 'to distinguish'.

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Related Concepts

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1. discrimination: The ability to distinguish between different things, such as people, ideas, or qualities.

2. judgment: The ability to make decisions based on evidence and reasoning.

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Quotes

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1. Who reads short stories? one is asked, and I like to think that they are read by men and women in the dentist's office, waiting to be called to the chair; they are read on transcontinental plane trips … they are read by "discerning" and well-informed men and women who seem to feel that narrative fiction can contribute to our understanding of one another and the sometimes bewildering world around us.

   - John Cheever,{it}The Story and Its Writer{/it},1987

2. Why should a "discerning" writer concern himself with such movies as {it}Troy{/it}, {it}Alexander{/it}, or {it}300{/it}? The answer is that he is uniquely qualified to transmute such trash into illuminating visions of the culturally confused age in which we live.

   - G. W. Bowersock,{it}New York Review of Books{/it},6 Nov. 2008

3. Many of FreshDirect's customers say they are using the service because food shopping in Manhattan can be agonizing. But the question is whether "discerning" food shoppers will trust it.

   - Florence Fabricant,{it}New York Times{/it},6 Nov. 2002

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Culture

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The term 'discerning' has been used in various contexts, including literature, religion, and philosophy. In literature, discerning characters are often depicted as wise and perceptive, able to understand complex situations and make shrewd decisions. In religion, the term is used to describe individuals who have a deep understanding of spiritual matters and are able to distinguish between truth and falsehood. In philosophy, discerning individuals are those who are able to make sound judgments based on reason and evidence.

How to Memorize "discerning"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a judge carefully examining evidence and making a wise decision.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'discerning' with the image of a wise, thoughtful person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'D-I-S-C-E-R-N-I-N-G: Distinguish Intelligently and Choose Wisely' to remember the meaning of the word.

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