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confidentiality vs discretion

discretion vs confidentiality

confidentiality and discretion both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
confidentiality Yes No No No
discretion Yes No No No
As nouns, discretion is a hypernym of confidentiality; that is, discretion is a word with a broader meaning than confidentiality:
  • confidentiality: discretion in keeping secret information
  • discretion: knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
Other hypernyms of confidentiality include circumspection, discreetness, prudence.
confidentiality (noun) discretion (noun)
discretion in keeping secret information the trait of judging wisely and objectively
the state of being secret the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies
knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
refined taste; tact
freedom to act or judge on one's own
Difference between confidentiality and discretion

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