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discretionary

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɪˈskrɛʃəˌnɛri/ · UK /dɪˈskreʃənəri/

discretionary means: Available to use or decide about as you choose, rather than required by a rule.

adjective

PERSONAL CHOICEC1

Available to use or decide about as you choose, rather than required by a rule.

  • The bonus is discretionary.
  • We have little discretionary income after paying the rent.
  • Managers can make discretionary payments in exceptional cases.

Similar words: optional

Opposites: mandatory

Common phrases: discretionary income, discretionary spending, discretionary payment

Questions about discretionary

What does discretionary mean?

Available to use or decide about as you choose, rather than required by a rule.

What is discretionary in other languages?

Türkçe: isteğe bağlı · Español: discrecional · Français: discrétionnaire · Deutsch: freiwillig · Italiano: discrezionale · 日本語: 裁量による

How do you pronounce discretionary?

In American English /dɪˈskrɛʃəˌnɛri/; in British English /dɪˈskreʃənəri/.

How do you use discretionary in a sentence?

The bonus is discretionary. We have little discretionary income after paying the rent.

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