Discretion Meaning
/dɪˈskɹɛʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe quality of being discreet.
nounThe ability to make wise choices or decisions.
Sentence Examples
Discretion is proper to judges.
Discretion is the better part of valor.
I'll leave it up to you to use your discretion.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The manager used her ____ when deciding whether to approve the urgent leave.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
____ is proper to judges.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English discrecioun, from Old French discretion, from Late Latin discrētiō, from Latin discerno. Equivalent to discreet + -ion.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"With regard to a woman, at nine years of age, she was, if married, considered entitled to her dower; at twelve, she may consent to marriage; at fourteen, she is at years of discretion, and may choose a guardian; […]"
— 1838, Thomas Edlyne Tomlins, A Popular Law-Dictionary:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The manager used her ____ when deciding whether to approve the urgent leave.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
____ is proper to judges.