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- [dih-skresh-uh n]
- /dɪˈskrɛʃ ən/
- /dɪˈskreʃ.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-skresh-uh n]
- /dɪˈskrɛʃ ən/
Definitions of discretion word
- noun discretion the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment; freedom of judgment or choice: It is entirely within my discretion whether I will go or stay. 1
- noun discretion the quality of being discreet, especially with reference to one's own actions or speech; prudence or decorum: Throwing all discretion to the winds, he blurted out the truth. 1
- idioms discretion at discretion, at one's option or pleasure: They were allowed to work overtime at discretion. 1
- noun discretion The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information. 1
- noun discretion being discreet 1
- noun discretion power to decide 1
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Origin of discretion
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English discrecioun < Anglo-French < Late Latin discrētiōn- (stem of discrētiō). See discreet, -ion
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Parts of speech for Discretion
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
discretion popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for discretion
noun discretion
- prudence — a female given name.
- attention — If you give someone or something your attention, you look at it, listen to it, or think about it carefully.
- tact — a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense; skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations.
- wisdom — the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight.
- foresight — care or provision for the future; provident care; prudence.
Antonyms for discretion
noun discretion
- carelessness — not paying enough attention to what one does: a careless typist.
- disregard — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
- ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
- negligence — the quality, fact, or result of being negligent; neglect: negligence in discharging one's responsibilities.
- indiscretion — lack of discretion; imprudence.
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