secernment

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noun

1. the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance
• Syn:
secretion
• Derivationally related forms:
secrete (for: secretion)
• Hypernyms:
organic process, biological process
• Hyponyms:
galactosis, hypersecretion, salivation
2. the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished
• Syn:
discrimination
• Derivationally related forms:
discriminate (for: discrimination)
• Hypernyms:
basic cognitive process
• Hyponyms:
differentiation, distinction, individualization, individualisation, individuation,
taste, appreciation, discernment, perceptiveness