discretionary
Use Discretionary in a sentence
əˌnɛr adjective
1.
subject or left to one's own discretion.
2.
for any use or purpose one chooses; not earmarked for a particular purpose: discretionary income; a discretionary fund.
Related forms
dis·cre·tion·ar·i·ly, adverb
non·dis·cre·tion·ar·y, adjective
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discretionary or discretional (dɪˈskrɛʃənərɪ, -ənrɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| having or using the ability to decide at one's own discretion: discretionary powers | |
| discretional or discretional | |
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| dis'cretionarily or discretional | |
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| dis'cretionally or discretional | |
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Discretionary
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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Example sentences
The president has made a commitment to keep the growth of the domestic discretionary budget to less than the inflation rate.
The real showdown will come in the spring over paring back discretionary spending.
Why can't public employee health care benefits and pension benefits be considered discretionary.
Once the basics are met, plus a certain amount of discretionary resources, you reach a point of diminishing returns.
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