What does DISCRETION mean?

Pronunciation
/dɪˈskrɛʃən/
Letters
10
Scrabble score
13
Words With Friends score
15
How common
Fairly common

Meaning

noun

  1. freedom to act or judge on one's own
  2. knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress“the servants showed great tact and discretion”
  3. refined taste; tact
  4. the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies
  5. the trait of judging wisely and objectively“a man of discernment”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

discretions14

Anagrams of DISCRETION

directions13

Words inside DISCRETION

732 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

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Questions

Is DISCRETION a valid word in word games?

DISCRETION is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is DISCRETION worth?

DISCRETION is worth 13 points with Scrabble letter values and 15 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from DISCRETION?

732 other words, including TO, IN, IS and IT.