Definition for

discern


To distinguish; perceive the difference between(two or more things); discriminate.

To indicate or constitute the difference between; show the distinction between.

To see distinctly; separate mentally from the general mass of objects occupying the field of vision; perceive by the eye; descry.

To discover by the intellect; gain knowledge of; become aware of; distinguish.

Synonyms and To perceive, recognize, mark, note, espy, descry.

To perceive a difference or distinction; make or establish a distinction; discriminate: as, to discern between truth and falsehood.

To see; penetrate by the eye.

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