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- Dictionarydiscretion/dɪˈskrɛʃn/
noun
- 1. the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offence or revealing confidential information: "she knew she could rely on his discretion" Similar Opposite
- 2. the freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation: "local authorities should use their discretion in setting the charges" Similar
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DISCRETION definition: 1. the ability to behave without causing embarrassment or attracting too much attention, especially…. Learn more.
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. especially : cautious reserve in speech. 3.
Discretion definition: the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment; freedom of judgment or choice. See examples of DISCRETION used in a sentence.
noun. the trait of judging wisely and objectively. synonyms: discernment. see more. noun. knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress. “the servants showed great tact and discretion ” synonyms: circumspection, discreetness, prudence. see more. noun. refined taste; tact. synonyms: delicacy. see more. Pronunciation. US. /dəˈskrɛʃən/ UK.
Definition of discretion noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Discretion is the quality of behaving in a quiet and controlled way without attracting attention or giving away private information. He sometimes joined in the fun, but with more discretion. American English : discretion / dɪsˈkrɛʃən /
The action or power of discerning; judgment. Webster's New World. The freedom of choice and of action of a judge, prosecutor, or other public official, within the defined scope of his or her responsibilities.
the right to decide something: Students can be expelled at the discretion of the head teacher (= if the head teacher decides it). (Definition of discretion from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
discretion meaning, definition, what is discretion: the ability and right to decide exactly ...: Learn more.
discretion. ( dɪˈskrɛʃən) n. 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)
