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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"
6 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.
discretion. noun. /dɪˈskreʃn/ [uncountable] Word Family. Idioms. the freedom or power to decide what should be done in a particular situation. I'll leave it up to you to use your discretion. How much to tell terminally ill patients is left to the discretion of the doctor. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
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.
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.
DISCRETION meaning: 1. care not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention, especially by keeping something…. Learn more.
4 days ago · discretion. (dɪskrɛʃən ) 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. 2. uncountable noun.
1. the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid social embarrassment or distress. 2. freedom or authority to make judgments and to act as one sees fit (esp in the phrases at one's own discretion, at the discretion of)
