discretion

/dis'kreʃn/
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discretion

A librarian uses discretion when choosing books for the children's section.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information: The ability to make careful judgments about what to do or say, especially to avoid embarrassment or distress.
    • The freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation: The power or right to choose or act according to one's own judgment.
    • The quality of having or showing good judgment: The trait of making wise and objective decisions.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • She handled the sensitive situation with great discretion. (She was very careful not to cause offense or reveal secrets.)
    • The judge has the discretion to reduce the sentence. (The judge has the freedom to decide on a lesser punishment.)
    • He is a man of discretion and can be trusted with confidential information. (He is a person with good judgment who keeps secrets.)
Advanced Usage
  • "At someone's discretion": According to what someone decides or chooses.
    • The final decision is at the manager's discretion.
  • "To surrender at discretion": To surrender unconditionally, leaving all terms to the victor's judgment.
    • The defeated army had no choice but to surrender at discretion.
  • "The better part of valour is discretion": A humorous saying suggesting that it is often wiser to be cautious than to be recklessly brave.
    • He decided not to argue, remembering that the better part of valour is discretion.
Variants and Related Words
  • Discreet (adj): Careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage.
    • Please be discreet about this matter.
  • Discretionary (adj): Available for use at the discretion of the user; subject to one's own judgment.
    • Managers have a discretionary budget for team expenses.
Synonyms
  • Judgment: The ability to make considered decisions.
  • Prudence: Acting with or showing care for the future.
  • Tact: Skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
Related Phrases
  • To use one's discretion: To make a decision based on one's own judgment.
    • You may use your discretion in handling customer complaints.
  • To exercise discretion: To apply careful judgment in a situation.
    • Police officers must exercise discretion when issuing tickets.
discretion

A librarian uses discretion when choosing books for the children's section.

Noun
  1. the trait of judging wisely and objectively
    • a man of discernment
  2. the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies
  3. refined taste; tact
  4. knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
    • the servants showed great tact and discretion
  5. freedom to act or judge on one's own

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