discretionary

CEFRB2

/dɪˈskɹɛʃən(ə)ɹi/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Decided according to someone's choice rather than a fixed rule.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Available at one's discretion; able to be used as one chooses; left to or regulated by one's own discretion or judgment.

Examples

  • Discretionary powers were given to the manager.

  • The discretionary fund was used for special projects.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • /dɪsˈkɹɛʃəˌnɛɹi/

Deep Dive

More examples

In context

  • The manager had a discretionary fund for small office expenses.

  • discretionary income

  • discretionary powers

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From discretion + -ary (“pertaining to”). Compare French discrétionnaire.