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discretion

noun B2
MEANING IN ENGLISH

The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.; the freedom to decide what should be done in a situation; good judgment

The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.

The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense; careful judgment.

the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense; the freedom to decide what should be done

the quality of behaving or speaking in a way to avoid causing offense or revealing private information; the freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation; The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.

The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense; careful judgment.

the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense; the freedom to decide what should be done

the quality of behaving or speaking in a way to avoid causing offense or revealing private information; the freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation

In context

01

The matter requires discretion and should not be discussed publicly.

02

The manager acted with discretion in handling the sensitive matter.

Synonyms

judgment,caution,wisdom

Antonyms

carelessness,indiscretion,recklessness

Collocations

use discretion,exercise discretion,at your discretion

Sources

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