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discretion vs discretionary

discretionary vs discretion

discretion is a noun but discretionary is not a noun.

discretion is not an adjective while discretionary is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
discretion Yes No No No
discretionary No Yes No No
discretion (noun) discretionary (noun)
the trait of judging wisely and objectively
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
discretion (adjective) discretionary (adjective)
having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment
(especially of funds) not earmarked; available for use as needed
Difference between discretion and discretionary

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