The dictionary defines Discernment as being to be able to distinguish between things, or to be able to make out things over a long distance, or to be able to make out separate elements of a thing or concept The Bible talks about discernment too. The bible not only lists discernment as a spiritual gift, but it talks about discernment throughout, in Old and New Testaments alike. Here are some instances where it mentions discernment. And now let Pharaoh look for a discerning and wise man and put him in charge of the land of Egypt. Joseph has just explained Pharaoh's dream.
Dreams are perhaps the most illusive thing to discern.
Some are just the imagination gone amok, a few may be prophetic, and even fewer may be visions. So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. It is King Solomon's request of God. He was given his choice of gifts, and he asked for discernment. The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this.