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discernment
noun
The trait of judging wisely and objectively
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noun
The trait of judging wisely and objectively
“A man of discernment”
noun
The mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations
noun
Perception of that which is obscure
noun
Delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values)
“Arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success”
noun
The cognitive condition of someone who understands
“He has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect”
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A man of discernment
Arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success
To ask at that particular time was the ultimate in bad taste
He has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect
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