Discretion word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "discretion" word

[noun] the trait of judging wisely and objectively; "a man of discernment"
[noun] the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies
[noun] knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion"
[noun] refined taste; tact
[noun] freedom to act or judge on one's own

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\Dis*cre"tion\, n. [F. discr['e]tion, L. discretio separation, difference, discernment, fr. discernere, discretum. See {Discreet}, {Discern}.] 1. Disjunction; separation. [Obs.] --Mede. 2. The quality of being discreet; wise conduct and management; cautious discernment, especially as to matters of propriety and self-control; prudence; circumspection; wariness. The better part of valor is discretion. --Shak. The greatest parts without discretion may be fatal to their owner. --Hume. 3. Discrimination. Well spoken, with good accent and good discretion. --Shak. 4. Freedom to act according to one's own judgment; unrestrained exercise of choice or will. {At discretion}, without conditions or stipulations.

Synonyms for discretion

circumspection, delicacy, discernment, discreetness, free will, prudence

Related terms: alternate choice, appetence, appetite, backwardness, calculation, careful consideration, circumspectness, concealment, foreglance, forethought, free decision, frostiness, hedging, inclination, moderation, objective, reflection, reflectiveness, restraint, thoroughness, will and pleasure, wisdom

The fun area, different aproach to word »discretion«

Let's analyse "discretion" as pure text. This string has Ten letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 40% of vowels is 1.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: NOITERCSID. Average typing speed for these characters is 2725 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.. .. ... -.-. .-. . - .. --- -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: discretion: 9 + 5 + 9 + 6 = 29, reduced: 11 . and the final result is Eleven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: discretion: 4 + 9 + 1 + 3 + 9 + 5 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 5 = 53, reduced: 8, and the final result is Eight.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
D (1)	4	Emperor	Determined, Persistant, Idealist
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (2)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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