Discernment

имя существительное 1) процесс понимания, распознавания 2) умение различать, распознавать 3) проницательность Например: Here she paused and put a hand to her left eye, and it was easy for a man of my discernment to see what had happened. (P. G. Wodehouse, Much Obliged, Jeeves) — Здесь она замолчала и закрыла левый глаз рукой; для такого проницательного человека как я понять, что произошло, не составило труда. Синоним(ы): discrimination, insight

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Discernment

распознание

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Discernment

noun 1. the quality of being able to grasp and comprehend what is obscure; skill in discerning 2. an act of discerning Synonyms: discernment, discrimination, perception, penetration, insight, acumen mean a power to see what is not evident to the average mind. discernment stresses accuracy (as in reading character or motives or appreciating art) Example: the discernment to know true friends. discrimination stresses the power to distinguish and select what is true or appropriate or excellent Example: the discrimination that develops through listening to a lot of great music. perception implies quick and often sympathetic discernment (as of shades of feeling) Example: a novelist of keen perception into human motives. penetration implies a searching mind that goes beyond what is obvious or superficial Example: lacks the penetration to see the scorn beneath their friendly smiles. insight suggests depth of discernment coupled with understanding sympathy Example: a documentary providing insight into the plight of the homeless. acumen implies characteristic penetration combined with keen practical judgment Example: a director of reliable box-office acumen.

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