discretion, n.
(discretions)
freq. cnt. 7
(discretions)
freq. cnt. 7
freedom to act or judge on one's own
<noun.state> freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 5
discretion
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
<noun.cognition> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
circumspection discreetness discretion prudence
sample sentences
"the servants showed great tact and discretion"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
hyponym
the trait of judging wisely and objectively
<noun.attribute>
discernment discretion
sample sentences
"a man of discernment"
the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies
<noun.attribute> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
discretion free will
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
refined taste; tact
<noun.cognition>
delicacy discretion
semantic pointers
hypernym