use discretion

Frequency: 8.220.5 per million words

To apply one's freedom to decide.

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Examples (10)

  • Please use your discretion when sharing this sensitive information.
  • The manager told me to use my discretion in handling the customer's complaint.
  • Judges must use their discretion to ensure a fair sentence is given.
  • You will need to use considerable discretion during the negotiations.
  • I was given a small budget and told to use my discretion on how to spend it.
  • Because the rules were unclear, the official had to use his discretion to make a final ruling.
  • He used his discretion and decided not to punish the child too harshly.
  • Using discretion is a key skill for anyone in a leadership position.
  • The store policy allows employees to use their discretion regarding returns without a receipt.
  • The committee was instructed to use its discretion when selecting the scholarship recipients.