Discernment means: The ability to distinguish; judgement. Related words include wisdom or judgment. Below you'll find 20 example sentences showing how to use Discernment in practice.

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Discernment in a sentence

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Discernment meaning

  1. The ability to distinguish; judgement.
  2. The act of distinguishing between things.
  3. The ability to distinguish between things.

Synonyms of Discernment

perceptiveness wisdom judgment sagaciousness sagacity perception secernment discrimination appreciation taste knowing savvy apprehension understanding judgement

Example sentences (20)

The Vocation Office of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is hosting a discernment retreat for men college age and older.

As part of the discernment process, parishes were asked to celebrate what they think they are already doing well.

Without a doubt, letting go is a decision you will have to come to on your own and execute with wisdom and discernment.

This enables us to have a spirit of discernment so we can truly be in line with God in the decisions we make.

A person’s acumen, or keenness and depth of perception or discernment, is directly related to their level of performance.

Discernment, therefore, is more than just the scientific application of principles to particular situations.

Roumie advised Christians actors to try to find Christ in each role and emphasized the importance of prayer and discernment.

She does not believe there is a lack of spiritual discernment in the Church, but rather a lack of courage.

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There are deficiencies in our perceptions, naturally, but being aware of our deficiencies will hopefully aide our discernment.

But it will leave you richer in stories, wiser in discernment, and more confident of your own opinion.

Use discernment and choose better timing to bring up things you’re upset about or need to confront.

Even in rural areas, most women know that ultrasonography can be used for gender discernment.

When it comes to our allegiance to Christ, spiritual discernment is critical when it comes to knowing when to speak and when to be silent.

The Archdiocese of Louisville is conducting discernment and information sessions to help men who are discerning a call to become a deacon.

Vijayan said the young MLA’s comments were due to his “lack of discernment” and “ignorance”.

It remains interesting today for the social opinions that it conveys and for some flashes of Burney's humour and discernment of character.

Pray for missionaries to spend much time in the Word and ask God to give them discernment.

My mother and father, brothers, sisters-in-law, friends and fellow St. Pius parishioners are all supporting me in this discernment,” he said.

As the archdiocese’s prayer for discernment asks, in part, “May we be a community that exists not for ourselves, but for your saving mission.

When one reads the cessation of the world as it actually is with right discernment, "existence" with reference to the world does not occur to one.

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Common combinations with discernment

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Frequently asked questions

How do you use "discernment" in a sentence?
An example: "The Vocation Office of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is hosting a discernment retreat for men college age and older." This page contains 20 example sentences with the word "discernment" from real English texts.
What does "discernment" mean?
Discernment means: The ability to distinguish; judgement.
What are synonyms of "discernment"?
Common synonyms of "discernment" include: perceptiveness, wisdom, judgment, sagaciousness, sagacity, perception, secernment, discrimination. Plus 7 more synonyms.
How many example sentences with "discernment" are there?
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