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discernement — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • discernment noun The ability to judge well — to see the difference between things and decide wisely between them.
  • discretion noun The freedom or authority to make your own judgement or decision.
  • insight noun A clear, often sudden, understanding of the true nature of something.

Senses

discernement is used for these senses in English:

  • discretion The ability to make wise choices or decisions.
  • insight Power of acute observation and deduction

discernment — full definition

  1. noun The ability to judge well — to see the difference between things and decide wisely between them.
  2. noun In Christian practice, seeking to understand what God is calling a person to do.

discretion — full definition

  1. noun The freedom or authority to make your own judgement or decision.
  2. noun The quality of being careful and tactful, especially about sensitive matters.

Related French words