discernment

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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

Still, she said, the question is if human discernment can keep up with rapidly improving technology.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

Veteran technology executives made the case that the role of human discernment will take on greater importance, particularly as companies roll out more AI throughout their operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

“The focus shouldn’t be on renters to have discernment but on these rental apps to regulate their platform so that users can avoid potential scams or manipulation during their search.”

From Slate • Oct. 17, 2025

In a thick drawl, more ponderous than his low mass responses, the priest spoke the Latin phrases with a sonorous, dramatic discernment.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy