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discerning

/dɪˈsɜːn.iŋ/ /dɪˈsɝn.iŋ/

Meanings
verb
To detect with the senses, especially with the eyes.

Examples :

"The hawk, circling high above the field, was discerning a small mouse hidden in the tall grass. "
sensation mind ability

Related Words

Illustration comprehend

comprehend verb

/kɒmpɹɪˈhɛnd/ /kɑmpɹɪˈhɛnd/

To include, comprise; to contain.

"The school curriculum comprehends many subjects, including math, science, and history. "

Illustration recognize

recognize verb

/ˈɹɛkənaɪz/

To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.

"I recognised his face immediately."

Illustration differences

differences noun

/ˈdɪfɹənsɪz/

The quality of being different.

"You need to learn to be more tolerant of difference."

Illustration discernment

discernment noun

/dɪˈsɜːnmənt/ /dɪˈzɜːnmənt/

The ability to distinguish; judgement.

"Choosing the right college requires discernment in evaluating different programs and campuses. "

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differentiate noun

/dɪf.əˈɹɛn.ʃi.eɪt/ /ˌdɪ.fəˈɹɛnt.ʃi.eɪt/

Something that has been differentiated or stratified.

"The differentiation in the school's curriculum allowed for students with different learning styles to succeed. "

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perceptive adjective

/pəˈsɛptɪv/ /pɚˈsɛptɪv/

Having or showing keenness of perception, insight, understanding, or intuition.

"She is a perceptive student who quickly understands complex ideas. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration distinguish

distinguish verb

/dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃ/

To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.

"My younger sister is very good at distinguishing different types of flowers. "

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meticulously adverb

/məˈtɪkjələsli/ /məˈtɪkjʊləsli/

In a meticulous manner.

"The chef meticulously prepared each ingredient, ensuring the dish was perfectly seasoned. "

Illustration discerned

discerned verb

/dɪˈsɜːnd/ /dɪˈsɝnd/

To detect with the senses, especially with the eyes.

"From the distance, I discerned a small figure waving its arms. "

Illustration appreciate

appreciate verb

/əˈpɹiː.si.eɪt/

To be grateful or thankful for.

"I appreciate your efforts"

Illustration scholarship

scholarship noun

/ˈskɒləʃɪp/ /ˈskɑːləɹʃɪp/

A grant-in-aid to a student.

"My younger sister received a scholarship to attend the university. "