DISCRETION


Meaning of DISCRETION in English

1.

Discretion is the quality of behaving in a quiet and controlled way without drawing attention to yourself or giving away personal or private information. (FORMAL)

Larsson sometimes joined in the fun, but with more ~...

N-UNCOUNT

2.

If someone in a position of authority uses their ~ or has the ~ to do something in a particular situation, they have the freedom and authority to decide what to do. (FORMAL)

This committee may want to exercise its ~ to look into those charges...

N-UNCOUNT

3.

If something happens at someone’s ~, it can happen only if they decide to do it or give their permission. (FORMAL)

We may vary the limit at our ~ and will notify you of any change...

PHRASE: usu PHR after v, v-link PHR

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