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    discretionary
    /dɪˈskrɛʃən(ə)ri/

    adjective

    • 1. available for use at the discretion of the user: "there has been an increase in year-end discretionary bonuses"

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  2. DISCRETIONARY definition: 1. able to be decided by a particular person or group, rather than being controlled by rules, or…. Learn more.

  3. The meaning of DISCRETIONARY is left to individual choice or judgment : exercised at one's own discretion. How to use discretionary in a sentence.

  4. DISCRETIONARY meaning: 1. able to be decided by a particular person or group, rather than being controlled by rules, or…. Learn more.

  5. Discretionary things are not fixed by rules but are decided on by people in authority, who consider each individual case.

  6. the right or ability to decide something: at the discretion of Students can be expelled at the discretion of the principal (= if the principal decides it). I leave the decision to your discretion (= for you to decide). SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Idiom. discretion is the better part of valour.

  7. Discretionary definition: subject or left to one's own discretion. . See examples of DISCRETIONARY used in a sentence.

  8. adjective. /dɪˈskreʃənəri/ /dɪˈskreʃəneri/ [usually before noun] (formal) decided according to the judgement of a person in authority about what is necessary in each particular situation; not decided by rules. You may be eligible for a discretionary grant for your university course.

  9. The meaning of DISCRETION is individual choice or judgment. How to use discretion in a sentence.

  10. A complete guide to the word "DISCRETIONARY": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  11. Definition of discretion noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.