Uk English Meaning of discretion

Discretion

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Definitions and Meaning of discretion in English

Wordnet

discretion (n)

freedom to act or judge on one's own

knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress

refined taste; tact

the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies

the trait of judging wisely and objectively

Webster

discretion (n.)

Disjunction; separation.

The quality of being discreet; wise conduct and management; cautious discernment, especially as to matters of propriety and self-control; prudence; circumspection; wariness.

Discrimination.

Freedom to act according to one's own judgment; unrestrained exercise of choice or will.

FAQs About the word discretion

Discretion

freedom to act or judge on one's own, knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress, refined taste; tact, the power of making free choices unconstrained by ext

prudence,sense,wisdom,wit,caution,common sense,discretion,Gumption,horse sense,Insight

carelessness,Imprudence,indiscretion,Short-sightedness,senselessness,unreasonableness,heedlessness

discreteness => discreteness, discretely => discreetly, discrepant => discrepant, discrepancy => discrepancy, discrepance => discrepancy,