word
Discretionary
Dih-SKREH-shuh-neh-ree
/dɪˈskrɛʃʌˌnɛriː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
discretionary
Dictionary meaning
Having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment.
Examples
- The commission has discretionary power to award extra funds.
Synonyms: discretional
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