discretion

Betekenis (Engels)

1. (uncountable, usually) The quality of being discreet.
2. (uncountable, usually) The ability to make wise choices or decisions.
3. (uncountable, usually) The freedom to make one's own judgements.
4. (uncountable, usually) The freedom to make one's own judgements.

Sinonieme

prudence

caution

judgment

discernment

judgement

circumspection

wisdom

discreetness

free will

generalship

sagacity

carefulness

determination

option

tact

discrimination

delicacy

reason

care

reserve

choice

confidence

consideration

sense

decision

precaution

thoughtfulness

wariness

will

diplomacy

modesty

restraint

reticence

sageness

sanity

secrecy

self-control

separation

silence

unpretentiousness

unspecified

whim

discretionary powers

awareness

evaluation

policy

self control

ability

shame

accord

Vertalings

discrétion

discreción

discrezione

Umsicht

Diskretion

Ermessen

prudence

prudencia

circunspección

beleid

voorzichtigheid

discreció

précaution

discrição

discretie

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/dɪˈskɹɛʃən/

Etimologie (Engels)

Geërf van Middle English: discrecioun

In summary

From Middle English discrecioun, from Old French discretion, from Late Latin discrētiō, from Latin discerno. Equivalent to discreet + -ion.