Discretion - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress (syn: circumspection, prudence)
- the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies
- the trait of judging wisely and objectively (syn: discernment)
Extra examples
Each artist in the gallery has discretion over the price that will be charged for his or her work.
The coach used his own discretion to let the injured quarterback play.
He always uses care and discretion when dealing with others.
She handled the awkward situation with great discretion.
Discretion is the better part of valour.
He is the soul of discretion.
I leave it to your discretion.
They vailed their standards and colours, as a sign that they submitted to the discretion of the sultan.
He has attained to years of discretion.
Leon is the very soul of discretion.
I hope I may trust to your discretion.
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