1. to perceive or recognize something clearly, especially something that is not obvious
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘discern’
2. to distinguish between different things or make careful judgments about them
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘discern’

Examples

• She discerns subtle changes in her students’ behavior.
• The expert discerns authentic paintings from forgeries.
• He discerns the difference between right and wrong.
• The teacher discerns which students need extra help.
• She discerns patterns in the data that others miss.
• The critic discerns quality in art that novices cannot see.