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discretionary vs discretion

discretion vs discretionary

discretionary is not a noun while discretion is a noun.

discretionary is an adjective but discretion is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
discretionary No Yes No No
discretion Yes No No No
discretionary (noun) discretion (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
discretionary (adjective) discretion (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 discretionary and discretion

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