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discernment

[dih-surn-muhnt, -zurn-] / dɪˈsɜrn mənt, -ˈzɜrn- /
NOUN
perception
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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

All of these things, along with countless more, are worth it — the extra minutes they take, the care, the discernment, the near-constant monitoring.

From Salon Apr. 13, 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

He brings his sense of beauty and aesthetics and discernment of character to the staging of Truman shows.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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