discretion

nounB2 · Upper-intermediate

The ability to make careful decisions about what to say.

Meanings of «discretion»

1 · noun

the ability to make careful decisions about what to say

She used great discretion when discussing the sensitive issue.

2 · noun

the freedom to decide what should be done

The final decision is left to your own discretion.

Similar: judgment choicefreedom to decide

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Word family

discreet B2 · adjectivediscreetly C1 · adverbdiscretion B2 · noundiscretionary C1 · adjective

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