26984 words

discern

2 definitions • 4 examples
1
to see, recognize, or understand something that is not clear:

Examples:

I could just discern a figure in the darkness.
It is difficult to discern any pattern in these figures.
2
to be able to see, recognize, understand, or decide something:

Examples:

He could discern the note of urgency in their voices.
The exhibit is arranged in no important order that the viewer can discern.

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