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discretion

/dɪˈskreʃn/noun

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noun
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    [U]

    the freedom or power to decide what should be done in a particular situation; care in what you say or do, in order to keep something secret

    विवेक, स्वविवेक

    • at the discretion of the principal

    Synonyms choice judgement wisdom prudence tact

◇Word family
discreet adj.discretionary adj.
≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

choice judgement wisdom prudence tact

?Which word?

Keep apart discreet (careful not to attract attention) and discrete (separate); saying: 'Discretion is the better part of valour' (it is wiser to be careful than brave).

Discreet (ध्यान आकर्षित न करने को सावधान) और discrete (अलग, पृथक) को अलग रखिए; कहावत 'Discretion is the better part of valour' (बहादुरी से अधिक समझदारी सावधानी में है)।