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discretion

🇬🇧 UK/dis'kreʃәn/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

The quality of being careful and tactful; the freedom to decide or act according to one's own judgment.

慎重;判断力;自行决定的权力

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
disnot, apart, away
+
cretionconcern, relate to, affect
=discretion

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Use your discretion when deciding whether to attend the meeting.

  • 2.

    The manager was known for her sound discretion in hiring decisions.

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