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discretion

/dɪˈskreʃn/
English Definition
n. good judgment; choice
中文释义
谨慎,酌情
Example Sentence

The curator used her discretion in selecting which artifacts to display, balancing historical significance with public interest.

策展人谨慎地选择展出的文物,在历史意义与公众兴趣之间取得平衡。

Synonyms
judgment prudence tact
Antonyms
indiscretion recklessness
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
discr(etion)=discernment
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “discretion”?

  1. A Harmonious relationship
  2. B A strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.
  3. C Implied meaning
  4. D Good judgment; choice
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D — Good judgment; choice. “discretion” means good judgment; choice.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “good judgment; choice”?

  1. A connotation
  2. B rapport
  3. C premonition
  4. D discretion
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D — discretion. “discretion” means good judgment; choice.

Common questions about “discretion”

What does “discretion” mean?

discretion — good judgment; choice. In Chinese: 谨慎,酌情.

How do you pronounce “discretion”?

discretion is pronounced /dɪˈskreʃn/.

How is “discretion” used in a sentence?

The curator used her discretion in selecting which artifacts to display, balancing historical significance with public interest. (策展人谨慎地选择展出的文物,在历史意义与公众兴趣之间取得平衡。)

What are synonyms for “discretion”?

judgment, prudence, tact — all close in meaning to discretion (good judgment; choice).

What is the opposite of “discretion”?

indiscretion, recklessness — each the opposite of discretion (good judgment; choice).

Is “discretion” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. discretion is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “discretion”?

discr(etion)=discernment

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