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discernment, discrimination, perception, penetration, insight, acumen mean a power to see what is not evident to the average mind. discernment stresses accuracy (as in reading character or motives or appreciating art). the discernment to know true friends discrimination stresses the power to distinguish and select what is true or appropriate or excellent. the discrimination that develops through listening to a lot of great music perception implies quick and often sympathetic discernment (as of shades of feeling). a novelist of keen perception into human motives penetration implies a searching mind that goes beyond what is obvious or superficial. lacks the penetration to see the scorn beneath their friendly smiles insight suggests depth of discernment coupled with understanding sympathy. a documentary providing insight into the plight of the homeless acumen implies characteristic penetration combined with keen practical judgment. a director of reliable box-office acumen

Examples of penetration in a Sentence

Cuts in the skin could permit the penetration of bacteria into the body. the penetration of the CIA by foreign agents the penetration of the U.S. market by a foreign company multiple penetrations into enemy territory a writer who analyzes the underlying causes of the recession with great penetration

Recent Examples on the Web Internet penetration in Latin America has never been higher, with approximately four out of five Argentines and Ecuadorians online, along with almost two-thirds of the Brazilian and Mexican population. — Patrick O'neill, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2022 However, this penetration can be a great change of pace for a defense that may be struggling to stop the run and rush the quarterback. — Lance Reisland, cleveland, 15 Apr. 2022 Such penetration into the mainstream is the result of a decade-old organizational effort by the right. — New York Times, 6 Apr. 2022 In Western Europe, penetration is just under a third. — Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2022 While Wells doesn’t share sales data publicly, Halo Top did say its household penetration has grown by 14% over the last year. — Danielle Wiener-bronner, CNN, 19 Apr. 2022 The bank aims to boost its share of the global spending on TTS and expand its under-penetration among midsize clients. — Telis Demos, WSJ, 2 Mar. 2022 But the Celtics are going to have to improve on allowing dribble penetration because an unimpeded ball handler in the paint causes all types of trouble. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Apr. 2022 KeyShawn Feazell scored on a layup off a dribble penetration pass from Alex O’Connell to trim the deficit a little more, to 73-72. — New York Times, 19 Mar. 2022 See More

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