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discernment


Meanings
  • Noun

    The ability to make careful and sound judgments.

  • Noun

    The act of making a decision or judgment.


Rhymes
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ernest , descent , ascent , present
Variants
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discernment , discernments
Forms
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discernments, discerned, discerns, discerning


Etymology
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From Old French discernement, from discerner 'to distinguish, discern'.


Trivia
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  1. Discernment is a virtue in many philosophical and religious traditions.

  2. The ability to discern is essential for problem-solving and decision-making.

  3. Discernment is often considered a necessary skill for effective leadership.


Related Concepts
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  1. judgment: The process of forming an opinion or making a decision based on facts, evidence, or experience.

  2. discrimination: The ability to distinguish between different things, especially between things that are similar.


Quotes
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  1. I wasn't sanguine about my powers of "discernment", as I've failed similar exercises in the Central Park Ramble, where I practice bird-watching for dummies and am scarcely able to distinguish a rook from a duck.

    - Judith Thurman,{it}New Yorker{/it},1 Dec., 2003
  2. Varying widely in scope and theme, the 10 essays about the Bill of Rights in this collection often shine with insight and sparkling turns of phrase; some, however, betray lack of "discernment".

    - Jonathan Kellerman et al.,{it}Publishers Weekly{/it},17 Apr. 2000
  3. If one searched the archives to find an example of Spanish colonial policy at its worst, one would surely select Don Carlos Benites Franquis de Lugo, a vain, arrogant, opinionated fop who never displayed a shred of either courage or "discernment" but who did distinguish himself as one of the most inept and vengeful Spaniards ever to function overseas.

    - James A. Michener,{it}Texas{/it},1985

Culture
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Discernment is a valued trait in various aspects of life, including personal relationships, business, and spirituality. It is often associated with wisdom, experience, and the ability to make good decisions.

How to Memorize "discernment"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person making a thoughtful decision based on all available information.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the idea of making wise and informed decisions.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym D-I-S-C-E-R-N-M-E: Discriminate, Investigate, Sort, Compare, Evaluate, Reflect, Notice, Make a decision.


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