decern

/dɪˈsɝn/verb
Middle School
1

To decide or determine (a matter disputed or doubtful), with simple object, with infinitive or object clause, or intransitive.

2

To decree by judicial sentence that something be done.

3

To decree a person etc. to be or to do something by judicial sentence. (in the phrase “to decern in”, obsolete) To mulct in by decree of court.

4

To discern; to distinguish or separate by differences (things that differ, or one thing from another).

5

To distinguish; to discriminate between.

6

To see distinctly (with the eyes or the mind); distinguish (an object or fact); discern.

#obsolete