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DISCRETIONS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Discretions.

Discretions - as a noun

Freedom to act or judge on one's own

Knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress

Example: "The servants showed great tact and discretion"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
circumspectiondiscreetnessprudence
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discernmentjudgementjudgmentsagaciousnesssagacity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Refined taste; tact

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delicacy

The power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
free will
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
powerpowerfulness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The trait of judging wisely and objectively

Example: "A man of discernment"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discernment
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
wisdomwiseness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He used his discretions wisely and made the right decisions."
"The manager has the power to exercise his discretions in the workplace."
"She relied on her own discretions to handle the difficult situation."
"The judge had to use his discretions to determine the appropriate sentence."
"The CEO trusted his team to act according to their discretions."
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Word Game Points

Is DISCRETIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, discretions is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISCRETIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is DISCRETIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, discretions is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISCRETIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is DISCRETIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, discretions is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISCRETIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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