English dictionary

discern

/d/I/'s/[@]/rn/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

detect with the senses

verb.perception

Synonyms distinguish make out pick out recognise recognize spot tell apart

Source: WordNet 3.0
To see and identify by noting a difference or differences; to note the distinctive character of; to discriminate; to distinguish.

verb

Source: webster1913
To see or understand the difference; to make distinction; as, to <i>discern</i> between good and evil, truth and falsehood.

verb

Source: webster1913