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discretion - Dictionary definition and meaning for word discretion

Definition
(noun) freedom to act or judge on one's own
Definition
(noun) knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
Example Sentence
  • the servants showed great tact and discretion
Definition
(noun) refined taste; tact
Synonyms : delicacy
Definition
(noun) the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies
Synonyms : free will
Definition
(noun) the trait of judging wisely and objectively
Synonyms : discernment
Example Sentence
  • a man of discernment
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for discretion

discrete... means separate..that is we are separate & are not dependent on any one, hence we have the FREEDOM OF ACTION OR JUDGEMENT...
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by kvsharat
discretion=discete(unconnected or free)+action.so discretion means free action.
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by sumi12344
dis+cretion(creation)=> when we want to create something like movie v shold create it with INTELLIGENCE, WISDOM AND WITH CARE
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by kruz
She was able to DISCREDIT their claims because she was responsible and researched the topic with caution. Hence, she practiced DISCRETION.
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by KOGrad
No Discrimination means fair judgement
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by shoeb

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