discretion

[dih-skresh-uhn] / dɪˈskrɛʃ ən /

NOUN

caution, judgment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attention foresight maturity prudence responsibility tact vigilance wisdom

STRONG

acumen calculation care carefulness chariness circumspection concern considerateness consideration deliberation diplomacy discernment discrimination forethought gumption heed heedfulness judiciousness observation perspicacity precaution providence sagacity sense shrewdness solicitude thoughtfulness wariness warning watchfulness

WEAK

canniness good sense presence of mind

Antonyms

STRONGEST

carelessness disregard ignorance indiscretion negligence thoughtlessness

STRONG

heedlessness inattention indifference neglect omission

Example Sentences

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Nasdaq’s new rules, approved this month, give it more discretion to refuse listings and establish a $15 million minimum for all IPOs.

From Barron's

Therefore, "the issue of the flying of the Union flag from government buildings is for individual ministerial discretion".

From BBC

The DMV has the discretion to impose penalties that could include the suspension or revocation of driving privileges.

From Los Angeles Times

“The ones who have more discretion are electing not to sell. They’re staying put.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Many advisors have discretion to manage client money and so there is often movement in recommended stocks.

From Barron's