Meaning
discretion, tact
- the quality of behaving prudently, tactfully, or keeping secrets
- freedom or authority to make decisions according to one's own judgment
In a sentence
Ti ringrazio per la discrezione con cui hai gestito la situazione.
I thank you for the discretion with which you handled the situation.
L'orario di lavoro è lasciato alla discrezione dei singoli dipendenti.
Working hours are left to the discretion of individual employees.
Possiamo contare sulla tua assoluta discrezione?
Can we count on your absolute discretion?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| discrezione | feminine · singular |
| discrezioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- 'A discrezione di' means 'at the discretion of'.
- 'Con discrezione' means 'discreetly' or 'tactfully'.