Word of the Day
October 13, 2022
Discernment
The ability to judge well; keen perception and judgment, especially in distinguishing truth from falsehood or quality from mediocrity.
From Latin 'discernere' meaning 'to separate, distinguish,' from 'dis-' (apart) + 'cernere' (to sift, perceive). Entered English via Old French in the 14th century.
Usage Examples
- Voters must exercise discernment when evaluating ballot measures that use appealing language to mask government expansion.
- Scientific discernment requires examining data rather than accepting consensus claims at face value.
- Political discernment means following the money to understand who benefits from policies promoted as compassionate.
From the Show
The theme of discernment wove through the October 13th broadcast as Gregory Wrightstone urged listeners to examine climate data independently while Hayden Ludwig demonstrated how tracking money exposes the true motives behind political movements.