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discernmentthe ability to judge well; good judgment and understanding

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the ability to judge well; good judgment and understanding

Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈsɜrnmənt/

Korean meaning: 분별력, 판단력, 통찰력

Korean pronunciation: 디**썬**먼트

Example Sentences

  • His discernment in wine selection impressed even the sommelier.
  • She had the discernment to avoid the restaurant with the 'World's Best Food' sign written in Comic Sans font.
  • The art collector's discernment helped him identify the authentic masterpiece among the forgeries.

discernment

NOUN

//dɪˈsɜrnmənt//

the ability to judge well; good judgment and understanding

discernment concept
💡 Concept

an elderly antique expert carefully examines two similar-looking vintage vases, holding a magnifying glass up to inspect fine details. She studies the craftsmanship, glaze patterns, and markings with intense concentration. After thorough examination, she sets down the cheaper reproduction and picks up the authentic piece with a knowing smile. The shop owner watches respectfully as she demonstrates her expertise in distinguishing quality from imitation. Other customers observe her careful evaluation process with admiration. the ability to judge well through careful observation and understanding

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dɪˈsɜrnmənt/
🇬🇧 UK/dɪˈsɜːnmənt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixdis--
Rootcern
Suffix--ment

Origin

From Latin discernere, meaning 'to separate' or 'to distinguish between things.' The word evolved to mean the ability to judge wisely and separate good from bad.

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🎵Rhyme

concernmentinternment
concernment
internment

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📝Examples

His discernment in wine selection impressed even the sommelier.

😄 Fun example

She had the discernment to avoid the restaurant with the 'World's Best Food' sign written in Comic Sans font.

The art collector's discernment helped him identify the authentic masterpiece among the forgeries.

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's discernment in detecting lies was so sharp, she could spot a fib from three rooms away.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

judgmentinsightperceptiondiscriminationwisdom

Antonyms

ignorancefoolishnessblindness

Related

discerndiscerningperceptiveastuteshrewd