Discernment
Discernment noun - The ability to understand inner qualities or relationships.
Distinction is a synonym for discernment in discrimination topic. In some cases you can use "Distinction" instead a noun "Discernment".
Distinction
Distinction noun - Exceptionally high quality.
Discernment is a synonym for distinction in differentiation topic. You can use "Discernment" instead a noun "Distinction", if it concerns topics such as perception, discrimination.
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How words are described
| human | human discernment | human distinction |
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