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AWL Sublist 5 · Academic Word
discretion
/dɪˈskreʃən/ Syllables: dis·ˈcre·tion
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
Freedom to decide within limits, or careful judgment about what to say or do.
Synonyms
judgment
choice
prudence
Antonyms
constraint
obligation
Translations
discretion in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
تقدير، حرية التصرف
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
حرية اتخاذ القرار ضمن حدود معينة، أو التفكير جيدًا قبل أن تتكلم أو تفعل شيئًا.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Discretion is freedom to choose how to act within rules, or careful judgment. Supervisors use discretion when granting extensions on exceptional grounds.
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Memory TipDiscreet plus -ion — choosing carefully what to reveal or decide.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
Extension deadlines are granted at the discretion of the board of examiners in documented cases.
Researchers must use discretion when quoting identifiable comments from small community samples.
The ethics committee exercised discretion in approving a minimal-risk amendment to the protocol.
Word Families & Pronunciation
discretion
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| adjective | discretionary |
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