Discernment
WordNet
noun
(1) The trait of judging wisely and objectively
"A man of discernment"
(2) The mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations
(3) Perception of that which is obscure
(4) Delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values)
"Arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success"
"To ask at that particular time was the ultimate in bad taste"
(5) The cognitive condition of someone who understands
"He has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect"
WiktionaryText
Noun
- The ability to distinguish; judgement.
- Discrimination.
- To distinguish between things.
- To perceive differences that exist.
- The condition of understanding.
- Aesthetic discrimination; taste, appreciation.
- Perceptiveness.
- The ability to make wise judgements; sagacity.
- Discretion in judging objectively.