discerning
adjectiveAble to notice and judge important differences or qualities.
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connoisseur
nounA person with informed, discriminating taste in a particular field.
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adjectiveAble to recognize fine differences in quality or character.
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adjectiveQuick to recognize and understand important details or meanings.
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