discretion in German
discretion in German is Diskretion, Angemessenheit, Takt — discretion means the freedom or authority to make your own judgement or decision.
discretion in German
Diskretion
The quality of being discreet.
Angemessenheit
The quality of being discreet.
Takt
The quality of being discreet.
Unaufdringlichkeit
The quality of being discreet.
Verschwiegenheit
The quality of being discreet.
Klugheit
The ability to make wise choices or decisions.
Umsicht
The ability to make wise choices or decisions.
Ermessen
The freedom to make one's own judgements.
Gutdünken
The freedom to make one's own judgements.
What does "discretion" mean?
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noun The freedom or authority to make your own judgement or decision.
"Teachers have some discretion over how they arrange their own lessons."
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noun The quality of being careful and tactful, especially about sensitive matters.
"Please use discretion when you share news about your colleague's health."
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discretion in a sentence
- Teachers have some discretion over how they arrange their own lessons.
- The judge used her discretion to reduce the sentence.
- Please use discretion when you share news about your colleague's health.
- Her discretion made patients trust her with their private worries.
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What is "discretion" in German?
"discretion" in German is Diskretion, Angemessenheit, Takt. discretion means: The freedom or authority to make your own judgement or decision.
How do you use "discretion" in a sentence?
Example: "Teachers have some discretion over how they arrange their own lessons." In German, "discretion" is Diskretion, Angemessenheit, Takt.
Are there other ways to say "discretion" in German?
Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "discretion": Diskretion, Angemessenheit, Takt, Unaufdringlichkeit, Verschwiegenheit, Klugheit.
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