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TOEFL BNC: 3677 COCA: 7544

discretion
discretion /dɪˈskrɛʃən/ noun
discretion
/dɪˈskrɛʃən/
noun
Learner's definition of DISCRETION
[noncount]
1 
: the right to choose what should be done in a particular situation自主决定权
◊ Something that is done at your discretion is done if, how, when, etc., you choose to do it.由某人自行决定；按照某人的意见
2 
: the quality of being careful about what you do and say so that people will not be embarrassed or offended : the quality of being discreet谨慎；审慎
— opposite indiscretion

discretion is the better part of valor

— used to say that it is better to be careful than to do something that is dangerous and unnecessary慎重为勇敢之本；谨慎即大勇
TOEFL BNC: 3677 COCA: 7544

discretion

noun

dis·​cre·​tion di-ˈskre-shən How to pronounce discretion (audio)
1
a
: individual choice or judgment
left the decision to his discretion
b
: power of free decision or latitude of choice within certain legal bounds
reached the age of discretion
2
: the quality of having or showing discernment or good judgment : the quality of being discreet : circumspection
especially : cautious reserve in speech
3
: ability to make responsible decisions
4
: the result of separating or distinguishing

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Though it is worth noting that to live in a place where other people come just for pleasure has the odd effect of making me feel transient, while the visitors seem more fixed and permanent in their lives, coming as they do from more conventional homes far away. It is as if I am always waiting for them and am here at their discretion. Richard Ford, Wall Street Journal, 14-15 June 2008 In Texas "capital" murder doesn't necessarily mean a death-penalty case; it's the designation for any aggravated murder, and prosecutors have full discretion in deciding whether to seek death in such cases. John Cloud, Time, 14 July 2003 Del Monte was a courtier, bureaucrat, diplomat and politician born and bred and he understood the need for discretion. Peter Robb, The Man Who Became Caravaggio, (1998) 1999 Each artist in the gallery has discretion over the price that will be charged for his or her work. The coach used his own discretion to let the injured quarterback play. He always uses care and discretion when dealing with others. She handled the awkward situation with great discretion. See More
Recent Examples on the Web The provision also allowed local governments discretion to ban cannabis businesses — and the vast majority of them did. Justin Raystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2022 Coleman had argued judges should have additional discretion, not mandatory sentencing guidelines, in issuing sentences for children. Darcy Costello, Washington Post, 14 June 2022 But there is also the useful notion of prosecutorial discretion, which often is about recognizing a larger public good. Daniel Henninger, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2022 Coleman had argued judges should have additional discretion, not mandatory sentencing guidelines, in issuing sentences for children. Darcy Costello, Washington Post, 14 June 2022 Coleman had argued judges should have additional discretion, not mandatory sentencing guidelines, in issuing sentences for children. Darcy Costello, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2022 Don’t let the yellow and red staircase fool you, either—the white, airy studio on the second floor is a bubble of tranquility, discretion, and transformation. Katie Becker, Vogue, 6 June 2022 Viewer discretion, and easy access to IMDb, is advised. Carrie Pinkard, The New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2022 This reserve belongs to his quaint early style of hip-hop that sometimes acknowledged masculine, patriarchal discretion. Armond White, National Review, 30 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English discrecioun "rational perception, moral discernment, good judgment," borrowed from Anglo-French & Late Latin; Anglo-French discreciun, descrecion, borrowed from Late Latin discrētiōn-, discrētiō "separation, act or power of distinguishing, caution, prudence," going back to Latin, "division, discrimination," from discrē-, variant stem of discernere "to separate, distinguish" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at discern

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of discretion was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing discretion
TOEFL BNC: 3677 COCA: 7544
discretion

noun¹

 1freedom to make decisions決定權ADJECTIVE | VERB + DISCRETION | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤broad, considerable, full, wide廣泛的／相當大的／充分的／寬鬆的自主權➤greater, more更大的／更多的自主權▸➤absolute, complete, sole, unfettered (law法律) 絕對的自主權；完全的自主權◇They give themselves complete discretion as to what information they will hand out.他們賦予自己發佈信息的完全自主權。➤executive, judicial, management, managerial, personal, professional行政酌處權；司法裁量權；管理者決斷權；個人自由裁量權；專業自主權◇The president used his executive discretion to pardon the two men.總統行使自己的行政酌處權赦免了這兩個人。VERB + DISCRETION➤have有自主權▸➤exercise, use行使自主權◇The courts exercise discretion in the area of minor traffic violations.法庭可酌情處理輕微的交通違法行為。➤give sb給某人自主權◇They would like local bodies to be given greater discretion as to how the money is spent.他們希望地方機構有更大的自主權決定資金的使用。PREPOSITION➤at sb's discretion由某人酌情處理◇Bail is granted at the discretion of the court.是否予以保釋由法庭酌情決定。◇There is no service charge and tipping is at your discretion.我們不收服務費，小費您隨意。➤discretion about對⋯的決定權◇We have discretion about how much to charge.我們有權決定收取多少費用。➤discretion as to關於⋯的決定權◇She has considerable discretion as to how the money is spent.錢該怎麼花，她有相當大的自主權。➤discretion over在⋯上的酌情權◇Judges should be given more discretion over sentencing.法官在量刑上應得到更大的自由裁量權。PHRASES➤an abuse of discretion (especially NAmE) 濫用裁量權➤the exercise of discretion酌處權的行使▸➤leave sth to sb's (own) discretion讓某人自行決定◇'Do you want me to do the job myself or hire a photographer?' 'I'll leave it to your discretion.'“ 你想讓我自己拍攝還是雇個攝影師？” “你自己拿主意吧。”
discretion

noun²

 2being discreet謹慎ADJECTIVE | VERB + DISCRETION | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤great, the utmost極為謹慎；最大限度的慎重VERB + DISCRETION➤call for, need, require需要慎重；要求謹慎◇This case calls for the utmost discretion.這個情況需要絕對謹慎處理。➤rely on信賴謹慎◇This is confidential, but I know that I can rely on your discretion.這是機密，不過我相信你靠得住。PREPOSITION➤with discretion謹慎地◇to act with discretion謹慎行事PHRASES➤a lack of discretion, a need for discretion缺少／需要謹慎

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