discernment
pronunciation
How to pronounce discernment in British English:
UK [dɪˈsɜ:nmənt]
How to pronounce discernment in American English:
US [dɪˈsɜrnmən]
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- Noun:
- the cognitive condition of someone who understands
- delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values)
- perception of that which is obscure
- ability to make good judgments
- the trait of judging wisely and objectively
Word Origin
- discernment (n.)
- 1580s; see discern + -ment.
Example
- 1. Similar problems assail genuine christian leaders today , and similar quiet resolve and fearless discernment are required to meet them .
- 2. As mary dillard discovered , even legitimate appeals to our basic needs , such as hunger , require discernment and self-control .
- 3. The dhamma here is virtue , concentration , and discernment .
- 4. I wanted you , my friends , to know that god is stirring something in my heart . Will you join me in praying for god 's wisdom and discernment ?
- 5. Should the markets show a little discrimination and discernment , and demand more interest for their money , life in the euro zone may become much less comfortable .