discern
Example Sentences
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As for whether it’s possible to read conclusions about the economy in the Dow Industrial figures, it’s hard to discern a clear pattern.
From Los Angeles Times
But investors perhaps wanted bigger beats, especially as the AI trade has gotten more discerning.
From MarketWatch
But given the relatively broad-based nature of the selling, some believe discerning stock pickers might be able to find opportunities amid the chaos.
From MarketWatch
For the public, it can be hard to discern the truth.
From Los Angeles Times
Chinese customers are “becoming much more demanding, discerning and differentiating when it comes to their choice of brands.”
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.