In forming partnerships with other government agencies and organizations, OVC pools resources and support in order to develop new alternatives and directions for resolving child abuse. For example, OVC has joined together with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to target family violence in Indian Country.
Definition of 'discernment'. Word Frequency. discernment (dÉªsÉËÊ³nmÉnt ) uncountable noun. Discernment is the ability to judge which things of a particular kind are good and which are bad. ...their lack of discernment and acceptance of inferior quality. Synonyms: judgment, discrimination, perception, understanding More Synonyms of discernment.
Learner's definition of ASCERTAIN. [+ object] formal. : to learn or find out (something, such as information or the truth) They were unable to ascertain [=(more commonly) determine] the cause of the fire. The police are now attempting to ascertain his whereabouts. [=to find out where he is] Her doctors have been unable to ascertain [=find out] why she is ill. = Her doctors have been unable to ascertain the cause of her illness.