discretion

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /dɪˈskɹɛʃən/

Noun

discretion (uncountable)

1. The quality of being discreet or circumspect.

   Bob showed great discretion despite his knowledge of the affair.

2. The ability to make wise choices or decisions.
3. The freedom to make one's own judgements.

   I leave that to your discretion.

Antonyms

• indiscretion

Translations

• French: discrétion
• German: Diskretion, Takt, Verschwiegenheit
• Italian: discrezione, riservatezza
• Portuguese: discrição
• Russian: осмотри́тельность
• Spanish: discreción

Translations

• French: discrétion
• German: Klugheit, Umsicht
• Italian: discernimento
• Russian: прозорли́вость

Translations

• German: Ermessen, Gutdünken
• Portuguese: critério
• Russian: свобо́да действие

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