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(1):

(v. i.) To make cognizance.

(2):

(v. t.) To see by the eye or by the understanding; to perceive and recognize; as, to discern a difference.

(3):

(v. i.) To see or understand the difference; to make distinction; as, to discern between good and evil, truth and falsehood.

(4):

(v. t.) To see and identify by noting a difference or differences; to note the distinctive character of; to discriminate; to distinguish.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Discern'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​d/discern.html. 1828.
 
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