discretion

Definitions

discret- (sifted apart, from cernere) + -ion (noun) = the power of sifting things apart in judgment. From that come both senses: the freedom to decide (use your discretion) and the carefulness of good judgment (act with discretion).

Common Collocations

• 1.at your discretion由你自行决定
• 2.use discretion酌情处理
• 3.the age of discretion懂事的年龄
• 4.with discretion审慎地
• 5.leave it to someone's discretion交由某人裁量

Example Sentences

• 1.

  Bonuses are awarded at the manager's discretion.

• 2.

  The matter calls for tact and discretion.

• 3.

  Use your own discretion when deciding how much to share.