discerning eye; ability to assess value; recognition skills
Refers to the cultivated ability to judge the quality, authenticity, or worth of something, especially in fields like art, antiques, or business. Often implies experience and sharp perception.
With his discerning eye, he immediately knew the painting was genuine.
A discerning eye is essential when buying antiques.
Compound of 目利き (discernment, connoisseurship) + 力 (power, ability). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows a common pattern of adding 力 to a noun to express capability.