discretion, discernment
(noun) the trait of judging wisely and objectively; âa man of discernmentâ
discretion, discreetness, circumspection, prudence
(noun) knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; âthe servants showed great tact and discretionâ
delicacy, discretion
(noun) refined taste; tact
discretion
(noun) freedom to act or judge on oneâs 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
7 January 2025
(adverb) in an uninformative manner; ââI canât tell you when the manager will arrive,â he said rather uninformativelyâ
According to Guinness World Records, the most massive cup of coffee contained 22,739.14 liters and was created by AlcaldĂa Municipal de ChinchinĂĄ (Colombia) at Parque de BolĂvar, ChinchinĂĄ, Caldas, Colombia, on 15 June 2019. Fifty people worked for more than a month to build this giant cup. The drink prepared was Arabic coffee.
