English · Word Candidate

discretion

/dɪˈskɹɛʃən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: discretions

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The quality of being discreet.

Noun

Examples

Bob showed great discretion despite his knowledge of the affair.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The ability to make wise choices or decisions.

Noun

Examples

With regard to a woman, at nine years of age, she was, if married, considered entitled to her dower; at twelve, she may consent to marriage; at fourteen, she is at years of discretion, and may choose a guardian; […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “discretion” mean?

The quality of being discreet.

Is “discretion” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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