discernment
noun/dɪˈsɜːnmənt/
/dɪˈsɜːrnmənt/
[uncountable] (formal, approving)- the ability to show good judgement about the quality of somebody/something synonym discrimination
- He shows great discernment in his choice of friends.
- She is a woman of the highest taste and discernment.
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