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ddiscretion, diiscretiion, disccretion, discreetion, discretio, discretiom, discretionn, discretioon, discretoin, discrettion, discrretion, diskretion, disscretion, dizcretion, iscretion
Discretion — synonyms, definition
1. discretion (Noun)
43 synonyms
alternative artfulness awareness caution choice circumspection continence course delicacy diplomacy discernment discreetness election finesse forbearance free will heed heedfulness insight intelligence • • •
5 definitions
discretion (Noun) — Freedom to act or judge on one's own.
discretion (Noun) — Knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress.
ex. "the servants showed great tact and discretion"
discretion (Noun) — Refined taste; tact.
discretion (Noun) — The power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies.
discretion (Noun) — The trait of judging wisely and objectively.
ex. "a man of discretion"
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appreciation discernment judgement judgment liberty perceptiveness power powerfulness sagaciousness sagacity taste wisdom wiseness
5 types
caution circumspection confidentiality prudence self-determination