Definition of Discern

to be able to see, recognize, understand, or decide something

Examples of Discern in a sentence

It was not difficult to discern that Ellen killed her husband for the million dollar life insurance policy.  🔊

Because Bradley wore sun glasses, I could not discern whether or not his eyes were red.  🔊

A detective’s job is to discern who is guilty of a particular crime by evaluating the evidence.  🔊

In order to find a cure for the disease, the medical researchers must first discern the actual cause of the condition.  🔊

If I could discern the pattern in which the winning lottery numbers are selected, I could become a millionaire.  🔊

We used a staffing agency to help us discern which nanny would work best with our family.  🔊

Because Jackson found it hard to discern whether or not his daughter was telling him the truth about her grades, he decided to call her teacher.  🔊

Beverly found it difficult to discern the subject of the painting because the artwork lacked traditional shapes and symmetry.  🔊

Looking at the muddy footprints in the kitchen will make it easier for us to discern which of the kids stole the plate of cookies.  🔊

By looking at the graphs, students should be able to discern the relationship between price and demand.  🔊

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