discretionary
pronunciation
How to pronounce discretionary in British English:
UK [dɪˈskreʃənəri]
How to pronounce discretionary in American English:
US [dɪˈskreʃəneri]
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- Adjective:
- having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment
- (especially of funds) not earmarked; available for use as needed
Word Origin
- discretionary (adj.)
- 1680s (implied in discretionarily); see discretion + -ary.
Example
- 1. Make monetary policy less discretionary and more rule-like .
- 2. But discretionary outlays , including defence , are less than 40 % of the total budget .
- 3. With the economic situation deteriorating , companies across the world had already reduced their discretionary spending .
- 4. That means he must shrink entitlements and other discretionary spending even more .
- 5. But even when defence is included , discretionary spending is less than 40 % of the total .