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discretionary

/dɪsˈkrɛʃənɛri/
Main Example

The manager has discretionary power to approve the budget.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Adjective (adj.)

Relating to the freedom to make choices or decisions.

Other Example

Teachers have discretionary authority to assign grades.

The committee has discretionary funds for special projects.

Employees can use their discretionary leave as needed.

Synonyms

discretionary spending

discretionary income

discretionary authority

Synonyms

optional

selective

voluntary

discretionary

/dɪsˈkrɛʃənɛri/
Main Example

The extra training sessions are discretionary for employees.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Adjective (adj.)

Not required or mandatory; optional.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

discretionary

/dɪsˈkrɛʃənəri/
Main Example

The discretionary spending budget allows for extra activities.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Adjective (adj.)

Relating to spending that is optional and not required.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

discretionary

/dɪsˈkrɛʃənɛri/
Main Example

The school received a discretionary fund for special projects.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

Funds or resources that can be used at one's own discretion.

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