discretion

Letters that make discretion

s, o, d, e, n, c, r, t, i are letters that make 'discretion'

Words within discretion

disc, re, ti, SC, Sc, on, Io, ion, Re, Dis, Cr, Ti, ret are words within 'discretion'


5 possible definitions for 'discretion'

Discretion as "knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress"

Under this definition, discretion is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

circumspection, prudence, discreetness have the same meaning as 'discretion'

discretion as a type

'discretion' can be a type of discernment, judgement, judgment, sagacity, sagaciousness.

Types of discretion

confidentiality is a type of discretion.

Derivatives of discretion

prudent, circumspect, discreet are derivatives of 'discretion'.

Example of discretion used within this context

"the servants showed great tact and discretion"


Discretion as "the trait of judging wisely and objectively"

Under this definition, discretion is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

discernment has the same meaning as discretion

discretion as a type

'discretion' can be a type of wisdom, wiseness.

Types of discretion

circumspection, prudence, caution are types of 'discretion'.


Discretion as "the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies"

Under this definition, discretion is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

free will has the same meaning as discretion

discretion as a type

'discretion' can be a type of power, powerfulness.

Types of discretion

self-determination is a type of discretion.

Derivatives of discretion

discretionary, discretional are derivatives of 'discretion'.


Discretion as "refined taste, tact"

Under this definition, discretion is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

delicacy has the same meaning as discretion

discretion as a type

'discretion' can be a type of taste, perceptiveness, discernment, appreciation.


Discretion as "freedom to act or judge on one's own"

Under this definition, discretion is a noun and has the following properties:

discretion as a type

'discretion' can be a type of liberty.

Derivatives of discretion

discretionary, discretional are derivatives of 'discretion'.



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