Discretionary Meaning
/dɪˈskɹɛʃən(ə)ɹi/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjAvailable at one's discretion; able to be used as one chooses; left to or regulated by one's own discretion or judgment.
Sentence Examples
The discretionary fund was used for special projects.
Discretionary powers were given to the manager.
The manager had a discretionary fund for small office expenses.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The company allocated a ____ budget for employee training and development programs.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ fund was used for special projects.
Word Origin & History
From discretion + -ary (“pertaining to”). Compare French discrétionnaire.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The new normal: Will demand quickly return to pre-COVID levels?
Unlikely, if only because with the country (and the world) in deep recession, many younger people will be in serious financial difficulty. A lack of disposable income simply won't allow them much discretionary travel."
— 2020 May 6, Prof. Andrew McNaughton, “Time to challenge some sacred philosophies of recent years”, in Rail, page 32:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The company allocated a ____ budget for employee training and development programs.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ fund was used for special projects.