Word: Discretion
How to pronounce: dɪsˈkreʃn
Noun
Definitions:
1. The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.
Example sentences: "She knew she could rely on his discretion"
2. The freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation.
Example sentences: "It is up to local authorities to use their discretion in setting the charges"
Synonyms:
prudence
sense
judiciousness
wisdom
discreetness
discernment
reasonableness
delicacy
diligence
circumspection
liberty
option
choice
election
selection
caution
judgment
judgement
restraint
continence
reserve
constraint
Derivations:
discreteness
discrete
discretization
discretionary
discretional
discretely
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Discretion in Other Languages...
Spanish:
German: Ermessen
French: Discrétion
Italian: Discrezione
Turkish: Takdir
