Noun

(en noun)

The ability to distinguish; judgement.

Discrimination.

To distinguish between things.

To perceive differences that exist.

The condition of understanding.

Aesthetic discrimination; taste, appreciation.

Perceptiveness.

The ability to make wise judgements; sagacity.

Discretion in judging objectively.

Noun

(wikipedia consciousness)

The state of being conscious or aware; awareness.

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