특정 상황에서 무엇을 해야 할지 결정할 수 있는 권한이나 자유.
The authority or freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation, often within defined limits.
예문:
"The committee has full discretion regarding the allocation of funds for the new project."
"Hiring decisions are left entirely to the manager's discretion, provided they stay within budget."
"The judge exercised his discretion in sentencing the first-time offender to community service instead of jail time."
다른 사람에게 불쾌감을 주거나 민감한 정보를 드러내는 것을 피하는 방식으로 말하거나 행동하는 자질; 신중함.
The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing sensitive or private information; prudence.
예문:
"Journalists must handle confidential sources with the utmost discretion to protect their identity."
"She showed great discretion by not mentioning the embarrassing incident during the meeting."
"Discretion is often considered the better part of valor when facing a superior opponent."