Definition of Discretion

1. Noun. Freedom to act or judge on one's own.

Generic synonyms: Liberty
Derivative terms: Discretionary

2. Noun. Knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress. "The servants showed great tact and discretion"
Exact synonyms: Circumspection, Discreetness, Prudence
Generic synonyms: Discernment, Judgement, Judgment, Sagaciousness, Sagacity
Specialized synonyms: Confidentiality
Derivative terms: Discreet, Prudent

3. Noun. Refined taste; tact.
Exact synonyms: Delicacy
Generic synonyms: Appreciation, Discernment, Perceptiveness, Taste

4. Noun. The power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies.
Exact synonyms: Free Will
Generic synonyms: Power, Powerfulness
Specialized synonyms: Self-determination
Derivative terms: Discretionary

5. Noun. The trait of judging wisely and objectively. "A man of discernment"
Exact synonyms: Discernment
Generic synonyms: Wisdom, Wiseness
Specialized synonyms: Caution, Circumspection, Prudence

Definition of Discretion

1. n. Disjunction; separation.

Definition of Discretion

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Discretion

discrepancies
discrepancy
discrepant
discrepantly
discrete
discrete
discretely
discreteness
discretenesses
discreter
discrete character
discrete random variable
discrete smallpox
discrete time model
discrete variable
discretion (current term)
discretional
discretionary
discretionary trust
discretions
discriminable
discriminably
discriminant
discriminant
discriminants
discriminant analysis
discriminant function
discriminant stimulus
discriminate
discriminate

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