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    discretionary
    /dɪˈskrɛʃən(ə)ri/

    adjective

    • 1. available for use at the discretion of the user: "there has been an increase in year-end discretionary bonuses"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of discretionary in English - Cambridge Dictionary

    DISCRETIONARY definition: 1. able to be decided by a particular person or group, rather than being controlled by rules, or…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › discretionaryDiscretionary Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of DISCRETIONARY is left to individual choice or judgment : exercised at one's own discretion. How to use discretionary in a sentence.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › discretionaryDiscretionary - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Discretionary means it's up to you to decide. Bathing regularly is a discretionary act, so you can opt not to do it if you want; note, however, that your friends might disagree with us on this. Discretionary is often used to describe money that isn’t designated for a particular purpose.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDISCRETIONARY definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    able to be decided by a particular person or group, rather than being controlled by rules, or relating to the power to make these decisions: discretionary powers Judges have great discretionary powers.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDISCRETIONARY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Discretionary things are not fixed by rules but are decided on by people in authority, who consider each individual case.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdiscretionary adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    decided according to the judgement of a person in authority about what is necessary in each particular situation; not decided by rules. You may be eligible for a discretionary grant for your university course. The court has a discretionary power to appoint a receiver in such circumstances. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › discretionaryDiscretionary - definition of discretionary by ... - The Free ...

    Define discretionary. discretionary synonyms, discretionary pronunciation, discretionary translation, English dictionary definition of discretionary. adj. 1. Left to or regulated by one's own discretion or judgment. 2. Available for use as needed or desired: a discretionary fund. dis·cre′tion·ar′i·ly adv....

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of discretion in English - Cambridge Dictionary

    DISCRETION definition: 1. the ability to behave without causing embarrassment or attracting too much attention, especially…. Learn more.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAll resources related to 'discretionary' - Collins Online ...

    A complete guide to the word "DISCRETIONARY": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  11. www.dictionary.com › browse › discretionaryDISCRETIONARY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    adjective subject or left to one's own discretion. for any use or purpose one chooses; not earmarked for a particular purpose: discretionary income; a discretionary fund. discretionary / -ənrɪ; dɪˈskrɛʃənərɪ /