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Discretion vs Discerning - What's the difference?

discretion | discerning |

As nouns the difference between discretion and discerning

is that discretion is the quality of being discreet or circumspect while discerning is discernment.

As a verb discerning is

present participle of lang=en.

As an adjective discerning is

of keen insight or good judgement; perceptive.

discretion

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • The quality of being discreet or circumspect.
    • Bob showed great discretion despite his knowledge of the affair.
  • The ability to make wise choices or decisions.
  • The freedom to make one's own judgements.
    • I leave that to your discretion .

    Antonyms

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    Derived terms

    * discretionary *

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    discerning

    English

    Verb

    (head)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of keen insight or good judgement; perceptive.

    • Related terms

    * discern

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • discernment
  • * 1605 , , I. iv. 224:
    • Either his notion weakens, his discernings / Are lethargied

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