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discretion vs appreciation

appreciation vs discretion

discretion and appreciation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
discretion Yes No No No
appreciation Yes No No No
As nouns, appreciation is a hypernym of discretion; that is, appreciation is a word with a broader meaning than discretion:
  • discretion: refined taste; tact
  • appreciation: delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values)
Other hypernyms of discretion include discernment, perceptiveness, taste.
discretion (noun) appreciation (noun)
the trait of judging wisely and objectively a favorable judgment
the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies an increase in price or value
knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
refined taste; tact delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values)
freedom to act or judge on one's own an expression of gratitude
Difference between discretion and appreciation

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