Pronunciation: /dɪˈskrɛʃəˌnɛri/
noun the quality of being able to make decisions based on one's own judgment
A1 I have some discretionary income to spend on whatever I want.
A2 The teacher has discretionary authority to assign homework.
B1 Employees are given discretionary bonuses based on performance.
B2 The CEO has discretionary power to make important decisions for the company.
C1 The judge used his discretionary powers to grant bail to the defendant.
C2 The board of directors has discretionary control over the company's budget.
adjective relating to or used for discretion or decision-making
A1 The teacher gave the students discretionary time to work on their projects.
A2 Employees have some discretionary funds they can use for team building activities.
B1 The manager has discretionary authority to make decisions about hiring new staff.
B2 The board of directors has discretionary power to approve major financial decisions.
C1 The CEO has discretionary control over the company's strategic direction.
C2 The judge used discretionary judgment when sentencing the defendant.
formal The board has the authority to make discretionary decisions regarding budget allocations.
informal You have some discretionary funds to use for office supplies as needed.
slang I have some discretionary time this afternoon, so let's grab a coffee.
figurative She used her discretionary powers to navigate the complex situation with ease.
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