Definitions for discernment

discernment dis·cern·ment

Spelling: [dih-surn-muh nt, -zurn-]
IPA: /dɪˈsɜrn mənt, -ˈzɜrn-/

Discernment is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 917 anagrams from letters in discernment (cdeeimnnrst).

Definitions for discernment

noun

  1. the faculty of discerning; discrimination; acuteness of judgment and understanding.
  2. the act or an instance of discerning.

Origin of discernment

1580-90; Middle French discernement, equivalent to discern(er) to discern + -ment -ment

Examples for discernment

His patience, discernment, and intelligence are much admired.

These men of experience, integrity, and discernment are seekers after truths.

But his essays show a man struggling to figure out the complexities of discernment and judgment.

She must have brains, discernment; she has chosen you—that says everything.

Still, I'm going to admit that I don't think her taste and discernment is all it should be.

Your discernment must be very subtle, if you know all that is in my heart.

He knew that she was right, and respected her for the discernment.

I am therefore incapable of that discernment which is necessary for the ascetic.

In so judging she would trust much too far to her own power of discernment.

The attitude of these leaders does credit to their discernment.

Word Value for discernment
Scrable

16

Words with friends

20

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