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Detailed Synonyms for discretion in English

discretion:

discretion [the ~] noun

  1. the discretion
    the discretion; the consent
  2. the discretion
    the decency; the consideration; the discretion; the delicacy
  3. the discretion
    – the trait of judging wisely and objectively 1
    the discretion; the discernment
    – the trait of judging wisely and objectively 1
  4. the discretion
    – the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies 1
    the discretion; the free will
    – the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies 1
  5. the discretion
    – knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress 1
    the discretion; the prudence; the circumspection; the discreetness
    – knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress 1
  6. the discretion
    – refined taste; tact 1
    the discretion; the delicacy
    – refined taste; tact 1
  7. the discretion
    – freedom to act or judge on one's own 1
    the discretion
    – freedom to act or judge on one's own 1

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Related Definitions for "discretion":

  1. the trait of judging wisely and objectively1
  2. the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies1
  3. knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress1
    • the servants showed great tact and discretion1
  4. refined taste; tact1
  5. freedom to act or judge on one's own1