Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decern
verb
/dɪˈsɜrn/
Definition
To distinguish, differentiate, or determine one thing from another.
Examples
- She was able to decern the truth from the lies in his story.
- It is important to decern the differences between various types of literature.
- As a seasoned detective, he could decern small details that others overlooked.
Meaning
Decern is a verb that involves the act of making a distinction or coming to a decision about something.
Synonyms
- Discern
- Distinguish
- Differentiate
- Perceive
- Recognize
