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- DictionaryDis·cre·tion/dəˈskreSHən/
noun
- 1. the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information: "she knew she could rely on his discretion"
- 2. the freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation: "it is up to local authorities to use their discretion in setting the charges"
1. a. : individual choice or judgment. left the decision to his discretion. b. : power of free decision or latitude of choice within certain legal bounds. reached the age of discretion. 2. : the quality of having or showing discernment or good judgment : the quality of being discreet : circumspection.
the right or ability to decide something: at the discretion of Students can be expelled at the discretion of the principal (= if the principal decides it). I leave the decision to your discretion (= for you to decide). SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Idiom. discretion is the better part of valour.
noun. the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment; freedom of judgment or choice: It is entirely within my discretion whether I will go or stay. the quality of being discreet, especially with reference to one's own actions or speech; prudence or decorum: Throwing all discretion to the winds, he blurted out the truth.
Definition of discretion noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
5 days ago · 1. uncountable noun. Discretion is the quality of behaving in a quiet and controlled way without drawing attention to yourself or giving away personal or private information. [formal] Larsson sometimes joined in the fun, but with more discretion. He appreciated his discretion and his fidelity. 2. uncountable noun.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English di‧scre‧tion /dɪˈskreʃən/ AWL noun [ uncountable] 1 the ability and right to decide exactly what should be done in a particular situation at somebody’s discretion (=according to someone’s decision) The awards are made at the discretion of the committee.
Definitions of discretion. noun. the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies. synonyms: free will. see more. noun. freedom to act or judge on one's own. see more. noun. the trait of judging wisely and objectively. synonyms: discernment. see more. noun. knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress.
