Discretion/dɪˈskreʃn/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Responsible Choice Discretion involves making choices that are responsible and consider consequences. The principal showed discretion in handling the school incident. Pro Tip 2/3Personal Judgment Using discretion often means relying on personal judgment, not just rules. She used her own discretion to allow the students a break. Pro Tip 3/3Context-Sensitive Discretion requires considering the specific situation's context when deciding. He had the discretion to tailor the lesson to the students' needs.