Latitude vs Discretion - What's the difference?
latitude | discretion |
(geography, astronomy) The angular distance north or south from a planet's equator, measured along the meridian of that particular point.
(geography) An imaginary line (in fact a circle) around a planet running parallel to the planet's equator.
The relative freedom from restrictions; scope to do something.
(astronomy) The angular distance of a heavenly body from the ecliptic.
(photography) The extent to which a light-sensitive material can be over- or underexposed and still achieve an acceptable result.
* Wikipedia article on (exposure latitude)
Extent or scope; e.g. breadth, width or amplitude.
The quality of being discreet or circumspect.
The ability to make wise choices or decisions.
The freedom to make one's own judgements.
As nouns the difference between latitude and discretion
is that latitude is (geography|astronomy) the angular distance north or south from a planet's equator, measured along the meridian of that particular point while discretion is discretion.latitude
English
(wikipedia latitude)Noun
(en noun)- His parents gave him a great deal of latitude .
Usage notes
* When used to refer to distances or imaginary lines around a planet, latitude is relative to the Earth's Equator unless another planet is specified.Derived terms
* ascending latitude * circle of latitude * geographical latitude * high latitude * horse latitudes * low latitudeSee also
* longitude * zonalAnagrams
* altitude ----discretion
English
Noun
(en-noun)- Bob showed great discretion despite his knowledge of the affair.
- I leave that to your discretion .