discretion, discernment
(noun) the trait of judging wisely and objectively; “a man of discernment”
discretion, discreetness, circumspection, prudence
(noun) knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; “the servants showed great tact and discretion”
delicacy, discretion
(noun) refined taste; tact
discretion
(noun) freedom to act or judge on one’s own
Source: WordNet® 3.1
discretion (usually uncountable, plural discretions)
The quality of being discreet or circumspect.
The ability to make wise choices or decisions.
The freedom to make one's own judgements.
• indiscretion
• cretinoids, directions, doctrinise
Source: Wiktionary
Dis*cre"tion, n. Etym: [F. discrétion, L. discretio separation, difference, discernment, fr. discernere, discretum. See Discreet, Discern.]
1. Disjunction; separation. [Obs.] Mede.
2. The quality of being discreet; wise conduct and management; cautious discernment, especially as to matters of propriety and self- control; prudence; circumspection; wariness. The better part of valor is discretion. Shak. The greatest parts without discretion may be fatal to their owner. Hume.
3. Discrimination. Well spoken, with good accent and good discretion. Shak.
4. Freedom to act according to one's own judgment; unrestrained exercise of choice or will. At discretion, without conditions or stipulations.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
12 May 2025
(adjective) not tried or tested by experience; “unseasoned artillery volunteers”; “still untested in battle”; “an illustrator untried in mural painting”; “a young hand at plowing”
According to Guinness World Records, the largest iced coffee is 14,228.1 liters and was created by Caffé Bene (South Korea), in Yangju, South Korea, on 17 July 2014. They poured iced black Americano on the giant cup that measured 3.3 meters tall and 2.62 meters wide.
