discernible

adjective

di-ˈsər-nə-bəl How to pronounce discernible (audio)
variants also discernable
Definition of discerniblenext
as in distinguishable
able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind discernible differences in the two authors' writing styles

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Recent Examples of discernible But as much as YouTube and other platforms offer compelling alternatives for development and distribution, there was a discernable sense among the room of producers, executives, analysts and lawyers that the biggest goal is to achieve meaningful progress in the heart of traditional Hollywood. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 18 June 2026 To evoke nautical rope at the bar, the team replicated its weave in cork, an effect discernible only by touch. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026 Under the touch panel are two buttons with discernible travel that can be programmed with Logi Options+ software. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026 That designation refers to a specific location on the shore established by a discernible line, often based on debris buildup or vegetation growth, on the land side of the point at which the water contacts the shore. — Melissa Scanlan, The Conversation, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for discernible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discernible
  1. distinguishable
  2. noticeable
  3. audible
  4. detectable
  5. perceptible
Adjective
  • The next hurdle for lifestyle influencers will be to make content that’s both useful and, crucially, distinguishable from what AI can do.
    — Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 30 July 2026
  • Based on analyzing samples taken from hundreds of different mole rats, the team learned members of each colony carried a distinguishable chemical signature.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026
Definition of distinguishable
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  • Although the moon’s dark umbral shadow will miss North America, millions of people will still see the moon take a noticeable bite out of the sun.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Sodium-ion chemistry also performs well in cold weather, where conventional lithium-ion batteries often experience noticeable reductions in charging speed and driving range.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of noticeable
Adjective
  • That is the opportunity being lost, audible in a single sentence.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The design could prove helpful in loud environments where an audible alarm might disappear into the background.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of audible
Adjective
  • This is the first time that an AI system has detected a new abnormality in EKGs that appears correlated with cardiac risk and is detectable visually by a human physician.
    — Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Some face up to 40 years for distributing and possessing with the intent to distribute 40 grams or more of a substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl.
    — Renee Anderson, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of detectable
Adjective
  • Much of this glazing has been retrofitted with an ultraviolet dot pattern that’s hardly perceptible to us but lifesaving for birds.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
  • Many of today’s most prominent artists are focused on rendering vast, abstract, and often invisible systems perceptible—often by scaling them down to something more sensible while still gesturing toward their magnitude.
    — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 May 2026
Definition of perceptible

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