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Meaning of 'discretion' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Discretion [ n.]
- Disjunction; separation.
- The quality of being discreet; wise conduct and management; cautious discernment, especially as to matters of propriety and self-control; prudence; circumspection; wariness.
- Discrimination.
- Freedom to act according to one's own judgment; unrestrained exercise of choice or will.

Meaning of 'discretion' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . discretion [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the trait of judging wisely and objectively
Example in sentence:
  • a man of discernment
Meaning (2):
- knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
Example in sentence:
  • the servants showed great tact and discretion

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