discretion

CEFRC1

/dɪˈskɹɛʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Careful judgment about what to say or do.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The ability to make wise choices or decisions.

Examples

  • Discretion is the better part of valor.

  • I'll leave it up to you to use your discretion.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The freedom to make one's own judgements.

  2. The quality of being discreet.

  3. The authority to exercise one's own judgement in making decisions that have effect.

More examples

In context

  • Discretion is proper to judges.

  • Bob showed great discretion despite his knowledge of the affair.

  • The police came and searched us at their discretion because we were shouting at each other's faces.

Antonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English discrecioun, from Old French discretion, from Late Latin discrētiō, from Latin discerno. Equivalent to discreet + -ion.