Definition of Discern
Discern
dis·cern


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To recognize or identify something as distinct or separate.

e.g. She was able to discern the subtle differences in the two paintings.

(verb)
to distinguish or make out the difference (between two things or people) with difficulty;

e.g. He could faintly discern the figure of a human approaching him through the thick fog.



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