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"Discern" Definition

verb

To with the eyes .
To detect with senses other than vision .
To or identify as separate and .
To come to know or recognize mentally .
To see or understand the difference.

verb-intransitive

To perceive differences.

verb-transitive

To perceive or recognize as being different or distinct; distinguish. See Synonyms at see1.
To perceive with the eyes or intellect; detect.
To recognize or comprehend mentally.