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discernment

[dih-surn-muhnt, -zurn-] / dɪˈsɜrn mənt, -ˈzɜrn- /
NOUN
perception
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Obvious AI tells throughout this track make clear that Boy George hasn’t just gotten lazy, he’s also lost the quality of discernment.

From Salon Aug. 6, 2026

With swiftly circumvented filters and no discernment, LLMs deliver “expertise” even when they shouldn’t.

From Slate Jun. 19, 2026

"In public responsibilities as well as in the trials of national life, there are times when the interest of the country commands to prioritise integrity, discernment and sense of duty," he added.

From BBC May 25, 2026

She said that through last year, shoppers showed “continued resilience, strong focus on value and affordability, and increasing discernment in spending decisions.”

From MarketWatch Mar. 12, 2026

But then, of course, I hasten to add, there are many valets who would never dream of indulging in this sort of folly - who are, in fact, professionals of the highest discernment.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro




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