discern
verb
/dɪˈsɜːrn/
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(not used in the progressive tenses)
to know, recognize or understand sth, especially sth that is not obvious
SYNONYM detect
- It is possible to discern a number of different techniques in her work.
- He discerned a certain coldness in their welcome.
- It is often difficult to discern how widespread public support is.
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to see or hear sth, but not very clearly
SYNONYM make out
- We could just discern the house in the distance.
- She could clearly discern a figure walking up towards the house.
- > discernible adjective:
There is often no discernible difference between rival brands.
- His face was barely discernible in the gloom.
Origin:
late Middle English: via Old French from Latin discernere, from dis- ‘apart’ + cernere ‘to separate’.
Mentioned in:
Classes:
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EDİMBİLİMİ VE DİL ÖĞRETİMİ
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İngilizce Ders Kitabı İncelemesi Seçmeli-B
Books:
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Pragmatics and Language Teaching
Articles:
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Evaluating English Textbook: A Sociolinguistic Perspective