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KK Pronunciation

〔 dIˋskrєʃәn 〕

Pronunciation

〔 disˊkreʃәn 〕


Overview of noun discretion

The noun discretion has 5 senses


  • discretion -- (freedom to act or judge on one's own)

  • discretion, discreetness, circumspection, prudence -- (knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion")

  • delicacy, discretion -- (refined taste; tact)

  • free will, discretion -- (the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies)

  • discretion, discernment -- (the trait of judging wisely and objectively; "a man of discernment")