Discernment

Origin

From Middle French discernement, equivalent to discern + -ment.

Full definition of discernment

Noun

1. The ability to distinguish; judgement.
2. Discrimination.
3. To distinguish between things.
4. To perceive differences that exist.
5. The condition of understanding.
6. Aesthetic discrimination; taste, appreciation.
7. Perceptiveness.
8. The ability to make wise judgements; sagacity.
9. Discretion in judging objectively.

Related terms

• discern

Anagrams

• rescindment