discretion

[dih-skresh-uhn] / dɪˈskrɛʃ ən /

NOUN

caution, judgment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attention foresight maturity prudence responsibility tact vigilance wisdom

STRONG

acumen calculation care carefulness chariness circumspection concern considerateness consideration deliberation diplomacy discernment discrimination forethought gumption heed heedfulness judiciousness observation perspicacity precaution providence sagacity sense shrewdness solicitude thoughtfulness wariness warning watchfulness

WEAK

canniness good sense presence of mind

Antonyms

STRONGEST

carelessness disregard ignorance indiscretion negligence thoughtlessness

STRONG

heedlessness inattention indifference neglect omission

Example Sentences

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The rules give the FIA discretion to disable the 'straight-line mode', where the front and rear wings open to reduce drag and boost speed.

From BBC

Officials said the Immigration Act allowed discretion to grant Nelson indefinite leave to remain outside the normal immigration rules - which was eventually upgraded to full citizenship.

From BBC

Teams and managers have discretion to evaluate AI use as part of performance based on individual roles and responsibilities, but they aren’t required to, according to a Google spokeswoman.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hotel stays and short-term rentals are typically governed by company policies or are at the discretion of a specific property.

From MarketWatch

Focusing on criminals and using discretion for edge cases might lower the temperature.

From The Wall Street Journal

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