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discerning

/dɪsˈɜːrnɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does discerning mean?

adjective

Having a keen understanding and a strong power of judging; able to notice and understand things that are not immediately apparent. Having a refined and discerning taste or judgment.

Example

"She was a discerning art collector, able to spot a masterpiece from a mile away."

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