DISCERNING JUDGMENT is the ability to make wise decisions based on careful consideration of all relevant facts and circumstances. It involves being able to distinguish between what is important and what is not, and making a decision that is in the best interest of all involved. This skill requires an individual to be able to think critically and objectively, and to be able to weigh the pros and cons of any given situation. It also requires an individual to have a good EYE for detail, which is why the crossword solution for this term was EYE.