Discretion meaning

What does “discretion” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“discretion” is a noun with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: freedom to act or judge on one's own.

discretion

freedom to act or judge on one's own
knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
“the servants showed great tact and discretion”
Synonymsdiscreetness circumspection prudence
refined taste; tact
Synonymsdelicacy
the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies
Synonymsfree will
the trait of judging wisely and objectively
“a man of discernment”
Synonymsdiscernment

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University