discernment
noun/dɪˈsɜrnmənt/
Frequency rank: #15,832 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
The ability to judge well and make thoughtful distinctions.
Example sentence
Good discernment is essential when choosing reliable sources of information.
Synonyms & related words
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