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discernment

/dɪsˈɜːrn.mənt/ noun · British & US
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What does discernment mean?

noun

The quality of being able to notice and understand differences between things; the ability to make wise decisions or judgments.

Example

"She used her discernment to choose the best candidate for the job."

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