Complete Definition of "discretion"

see|discrétion
English

Pronunciation
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Noun
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  1. The quality of being discreet or circumspect

#: Bob showed great discretion despite his knowledge of the affair.

  1. The ability to make wise choices or decisions
  2. The freedom to make one's own judgements

#: I leave that to your discretion.

Translations

French: t+|fr|discrétion|f
Romanian: t|ro|discreţie|f
Russian: �аз�единение n (1), п�озо�ливо��� f (2), �вобода дей��вие|дей��вий (3)

Antonyms
l|en|indiscretion

Derived terms
l|en|discretion is the better part of valour

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