discretion

noun uncountable

UK /dɪˈskreʃ(ə)n/

1
the right or ability to make a judgment or decision
at someone’s discretion (=according to someone’s judgment or decision):
Shops will exchange unwanted goods entirely at their discretion.
exercise/use discretion:
Teachers must be allowed to exercise their own discretion in choosing suitable classroom materials.
Synonyms and related words
Intelligence, intuition and ability to understand
intelligence
intuition
intellect
2
careful and sensitive behaviour that does not upset or offend people
The investigation will be carried out with the utmost discretion.
Synonyms and related words
Friendliness, generosity and kindness
kindness
generosity
hospitality

单词	discretion
释义	discretion noun uncountable UK /dɪˈskreʃ(ə)n/ Other entries for this word discretion is the better part of valour phrase DEFINITIONS2 1 the right or ability to make a judgment or decision at someone’s discretion (=according to someone’s judgment or decision): Shops will exchange unwanted goods entirely at their discretion. exercise/use discretion: Teachers must be allowed to exercise their own discretion in choosing suitable classroom materials. Synonyms and related words Intelligence, intuition and ability to understand intelligence intuition intellect 2 careful and sensitive behaviour that does not upset or offend people The investigation will be carried out with the utmost discretion. Synonyms and related words Friendliness, generosity and kindness kindness generosity hospitality discretion noun uncountable US /dɪˈskreʃ(ə)n/ Other entries for this word discretion is the better part of valor phrase DEFINITIONS2 1 careful and sensitive behavior that does not upset or offend people The investigation will be carried out with the utmost discretion. Synonyms and related words Friendliness, generosity and kindness kindness generosity hospitality 2 the right or ability to make a judgment or decision exercise/use discretion: Teachers must be allowed to exercise their own discretion in choosing suitable classroom materials. at someone’s discretion (=according to someone’s judgment or decision): Stores will exchange unwanted goods entirely at their discretion. Synonyms and related words Intelligence, intuition and ability to understand intelligence intuition intellect
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