English-Thai Dictionary
discrete
ADJ ซึ่ง แยกกัน โดยสิ้นเชิง distinct separable sueng-yaek kan doisinchoeng
discretely
ADV อย่าง ไม่ ต่อเนื่อง
discretion
N การตัดสินใจ ดี ความ รอบคอบ การ ใช้ ดุลยพินิจ prudence foresight imprudence kan-tad-sin-jai-de
discretion
N ความ อิสระ ใน การตัดสินใจ alternative choice kwam-id-sa-ra-nai-kan-tad-sin-jai
discretionary
ADJ ที่ สุขุม รอบคอบ ที่ ระมัดระวัง ti-su-kum-rob-kob
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
DISCRETE
a.[L. See Discreet. ] 1. Separate; distinct; disjunct. Discrete proportion is when the ratio of two or more pairs of numbers or quantities is the same, but there is not the same proportion between all the numbers; as 3:6::8:16, 3 bearing the same proportion to 6, as 8 does to 16. But 3 is not to 6 as 6 is to 8. It is thus opposed to continued or continual proportion, as 3:6::12:24.
2. Disjunctive; as, I resign my life, but not my honor, is a discrete proposition.
DISCRETE
v.t.To separate; to discontinue. [Not used. ]
DISCRETION
n.[L, a separating. See Discreet. ] 1. Prudence, or knowledge and prudence; that discernment which enables a person to judge critically of what is correct and proper, united with caution; nice discernment and judgment, directed by circumspection, and primarily regarding ones own conduct.
A good man--will guide his affairs with discretion. Psalm 112:5.
My son, keep sound wisdom and discretion. Proverbs 3:21.
2. Liberty or power of acting without other control than ones own judgment; as, the management of affairs was left to the discretion of the prince; he is left to his own discretion. Hence,
To surrender at discretion, is to surrender without stipulation or terms, and commit ones self entirely to the power of the conqueror.
3. Disjunction; separation. [Not much used. ]
DISCRETIONARY, DISCRETIONAL
a.Left to discretion; unrestrained except by discretion or judgment; that is to be directed or managed by discretion only. Thus, the President of the United States is, in certain cases, invested with discretionary powers, to act according to circumstances.
DISCRETIONARILY, DISCRETIONALLY
adv. At discretion; according to discretion.
DISCRETIVE
a.[See Discreet and Discrete. ] 1. Disjunctive; noting separation or opposition. In logic, a discretive proposition expresses some distinction, opposition or variety, by means of but, though, yet, etc. ; as, travelers change their climate, but not their temper; Job was patient, though his grief was great.
2. In grammar, discretive distinctions are such as imply opposition or difference; as, not a man, but a beast.
3. Separate; distinct.
DISCRETIVELY
adv. In a discretive manner.
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
DISCRETE
Dis *crete ", a. Etym: [L. discretus, p. p. of discernere. See Discreet. ]
1. Separate; distinct; disjunct. Sir M. Hale.
2. Disjunctive; containing a disjunctive or discretive clause; as, "I resign my life, but not my honor, " is a discrete proposition.
3. (Bot. )
Defn: Separate; not coalescent; -- said of things usually coalescent. Discrete movement. See Concrete movement of the voice, under Concrete, a. -- Discrete proportion, proportion where the ratio of the means is different from that of either couplet; as, 3:6::8:16, 3 bearing the same proportion to 6 as 8 does to 16. But 3 is not to 6 as 6 to 8. It is thus opposed to continued or continual proportion; as, 3:6::12:24. -- Discrete quantity, that which must be divided into units, as number, and is opposed to continued quantity, as duration, or extension.
DISCRETE
DISCRETE Dis *crete ", v. t.
Defn: To separate. [Obs. ] Sir T. Browne.
DISCRETELY
DISCRETELY Dis *crete "ly, adv.
Defn: Separately; disjunctively.
DISCRETION
Dis *cre "tion, n. Etym: [F. discrétion, L. discretio separation, difference, discernment, fr. discernere, discretum. See Discreet, Discern. ]
1. Disjunction; separation. [Obs. ] Mede.
2. The quality of being discreet; wise conduct and management; cautious discernment, especially as to matters of propriety and self- control; prudence; circumspection; wariness. The better part of valor is discretion. Shak. The greatest parts without discretion may be fatal to their owner. Hume.
3. Discrimination. Well spoken, with good accent and good discretion. Shak.
4. Freedom to act according to one's own judgment; unrestrained exercise of choice or will. At discretion, without conditions or stipulations.
DISCRETIONAL; DISCRETIONARY
Dis *cre "tion *al, Dis *cre "tion *a *ry, Etym: [Cf. F. discrétionnaire. ]
Defn: Left to discretion; unrestrained except by discretion or judgment; as, an ambassador with discretionary powers.
DISCRETIONALLY; DISCRETIONARILY
DISCRETIONALLY; DISCRETIONARILY Dis *cre "tion *al *ly, Dis *cre "tion *a *ri *ly, adv.
Defn: At discretion; according to one's discretion or judgment.
DISCRETIVE
Dis *cre "tive, a. Etym: [L. discretivus. See Discrete. ]
Defn: Marking distinction or separation; disjunctive. Discretive proposition (Logic & Gram. ), one that expresses distinction, opposition, or variety, by means of discretive particles, as but, though, yet, etc. ; as, travelers change their climate, but not their temper.
DISCRETIVELY
DISCRETIVELY Dis *cre "tive *ly, adv.
Defn: In a discretive manner.
New American Oxford Dictionary
discrete
dis crete |disˈkrēt dəˈskrit | ▶adjective individually separate and distinct: speech sounds are produced as a continuous sound signal rather than discrete units. DERIVATIVES dis crete ly adverb, dis crete ness noun ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin discretus ‘separate ’; compare with discreet . usage: On the difference between discrete and discreet, see usage at discreet .
discretion
dis cre tion |disˈkreSHən dəˈskrɛʃən | ▶noun 1 the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information: she knew she could rely on his discretion. 2 the freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation: it is up to local authorities to use their discretion in setting the charges | a pass-fail grading system may be used at the discretion of the department. PHRASES discretion is the better part of valor proverb it is better to avoid a dangerous situation than to confront it. ORIGIN Middle English (in the sense ‘discernment ’): via Old French from Latin discretio (n- ) ‘separation ’ (in late Latin ‘discernment ’), from discernere (see discern ).
discretionary
dis cre tion ar y |disˈkreSHəˌnerē dəˈskrɛʃəˌnɛri | ▶adjective available for use at the discretion of the user: rules are inevitably less flexible than a discretionary policy. • denoting or relating to investment funds placed with a broker or manager who has discretion to invest them on the client's behalf: discretionary portfolios.
discretionary income
dis cre tion ar y in come ▶noun income remaining after deduction of taxes, other mandatory charges, and expenditure on necessary items. Compare with disposable income.
discretionary trust
dis |cre ¦tion |ary trust ▶noun a trust in which the number of shares of each beneficiary are not fixed by the settlor in the trust deed, but at the discretion of the trustees.
discretize
dis cret ize |disˈkrēˌtīz dɪsˈkriˌtaɪz | ▶verb [ with obj. ] Mathematics represent or approximate (a quantity or series ) using a discrete quantity or quantities. DERIVATIVES dis cret i za tion |disˌkrētəˈzāSHən |noun
Oxford Dictionary
discrete
discrete |dɪˈskriːt | ▶adjective individually separate and distinct: speech sounds are produced as a continuous sound signal rather than discrete units. DERIVATIVES discretely adverb, discreteness noun ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin discretus ‘separate ’; compare with discreet .
discretion
dis |cre ¦tion |dɪˈskrɛʃ (ə )n | ▶noun [ mass noun ] 1 the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offence or revealing confidential information: she knew she could rely on his discretion | I'll be the soul of discretion . 2 the freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation: local authorities should use their discretion in setting the charges | honorary fellowships may be awarded at the discretion of the council. PHRASES discretion is the better part of valour proverb it's better to avoid a dangerous situation than to confront it. ORIGIN Middle English (in the sense ‘discernment ’): via Old French from Latin discretio (n- )‘separation ’ (in late Latin ‘discernment ’), from discernere (see discern ).
discretionary
dis |cre ¦tion |ary |dɪˈskrɛʃənəri | ▶adjective available for use at the discretion of the user: there has been an increase in year-end discretionary bonuses. • denoting or relating to investment funds placed with a broker or manager who has discretion to invest them on the client's behalf: discretionary portfolios.
discretionary income
dis |cre ¦tion |ary in ¦come ▶noun [ mass noun ] income remaining after deduction of taxes, social security charges, and basic living costs. Compare with disposable income.
discretionary trust
dis |cre ¦tion |ary trust ▶noun a trust in which the number of shares of each beneficiary are not fixed by the settlor in the trust deed, but at the discretion of the trustees.
discretize
discretize |dɪˈskriːtʌɪz |(also discretise ) ▶verb [ with obj. ] Mathematics represent or approximate (a quantity or series ) using a discrete quantity or quantities. DERIVATIVES discretization |-ˈzeɪʃ (ə )n |noun
American Oxford Thesaurus
discrete
discrete adjective discrete units of sound: separate, distinct, individual, detached, unattached, disconnected, discontinuous, disjunct, disjoined. ANTONYMS connected.
discretion
discretion noun 1 you can rely on his discretion: circumspection, carefulness, caution, wariness, chariness, guardedness; tact, tactfulness, diplomacy, delicacy, sensitivity, prudence, judiciousness. 2 his sentence would be determined at the discretion of the court: choice, option, preference, disposition, volition; pleasure, liking, wish, will, inclination, desire.
discretionary
discretionary adjective a discretionary service charge: optional, voluntary, at one's discretion, elective. ANTONYMS compulsory.
Oxford Thesaurus
discrete
discrete adjective speech sounds are produced as a continuous signal rather than discrete units: separate, distinct, individual, detached, unattached, disconnected, discontinuous, disjunct, disjoined. ANTONYMS connected. EASILY CONFUSED WORDS discrete or discreet? See discreet . These notes clear up confusion between similar-looking pairs.
discretion
discretion noun 1 the negotiations have been carried out with the utmost discretion: circumspection, care, carefulness, caution, wariness, chariness, guardedness; tact, tactfulness, diplomacy, delicacy, sensitivity, subtlety, consideration, prudence, judiciousness, judgement, discrimination, sense, good sense, common sense; kid gloves. ANTONYMS indiscretion, rashness. 2 honorary fellowships may be awarded at the discretion of the council: choice, option, judgement, preference, disposition, volition; pleasure, liking, wish, will, inclination, desire.
discretionary
discretionary adjective a 12.5 per cent discretionary service charge: optional, non-compulsory, voluntary, at one's discretion, up to the individual, non-mandatory, elective, open to choice; open, unrestricted; Law permissive; rare discretional. ANTONYMS compulsory, obligatory.
French Dictionary
discret
discret , ète adj. adjectif 1 Réservé dans ses paroles, ses actions. : Il est trop discret, on ne le remarque pas. 2 À qui on peut faire des confidences. : Ne vous inquiétez pas, je serai très discrète: je ne dirai rien.
discrètement
discrètement adv. adverbe Avec discrétion. : Elle a été prévenue discrètement.
discrétion
discrétion n. f. nom féminin 1 Tact, réserve. : Il n ’a pas dérangé son ami, par discrétion. SYNONYME retenue . 2 Aptitude à garder un secret. : On peut compter sur sa discrétion. LOCUTION À discrétion. À volonté. : On peut se servir à discrétion. Note Orthographique discré t ion.
discrétionnaire
discrétionnaire adj. adjectif Arbitraire. : Un pouvoir discrétionnaire.
Spanish Dictionary
discretear
discretear verbo intransitivo coloquial Hablar en secreto o confidencialmente .SINÓNIMO cuchichear .
discreto, -ta
discreto, -ta adjetivo /nombre masculino y femenino 1 [persona ] Que está dotado de discreción :siempre ha sido una mujer discreta, no contará nada .2 adjetivo Que implica o denota discreción :palabras discretas; tiene un discreto sentido del humor .3 Que no llama la atención :un vestido discreto; las tropas aliadas realizaron discretos movimientos hacia la frontera .4 Que es regular o mediano, ni muy bueno ni muy malo en cualidad, cantidad o importancia :una película discreta; tuvo una actuación discreta; les ha entregado un discreto donativo .5 [lugar ] Que es poco concurrido y tranquilo :se hospedaban en un discreto hotel de las afueras .6 Que consta de partes o elementos separados :línea discreta; cantidad discreta; magnitud discreta .SINÓNIMO discontinuo .ANTÓNIMO continuo .
Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary
discrete
dis crete /dɪskríːt /形容詞 ⦅かたく ⦆〖通例 名詞 の前で 〗別々の, 分離した, 個々の 〈物など 〉(separate ).~ly 副詞 ~ness 名詞
discretion
dis cre tion /dɪskréʃ (ə )n / (! -cre-は /kre /) 名詞 U ⦅かたく ⦆1 【人の 】判断 [選択, 行動 ]の自由, 自由裁量 «of » ▸ Duration of stay is left to the discretion of the individual immigration officer .滞在期間は個々の入国管理官の判断に任されている ▸ Local government has little discretion over spending .地方政府は支出に関してほとんど自由裁量権がない 2 (人 行動 態度などの )思慮分別, 慎重 (さ ), 口がかたいこと (↔indiscretion )▸ a man of discretion 思慮のある人 ▸ with great discretion 非常に慎重に ▸ Discretion is the better part of valor .⦅ことわざ ⦆慎重さが勇気の大半 ; 「君子危うきに近寄らず 」.at A's discr é tion =at the discr é tion of A A 〈人 〉の思うままに, 勝手に ▸ I am no longer able to use my time at my own discretion .私はもはや自分の時間を自由に使えなくなった the à ge [y è ars ] of discr é tion 分別年齢 〘英米法では通例14歳 〙.
discretionary
dis cre tion ar y /dɪskréʃənèri |-ʃ (ə )n (ə )ri /形容詞 ⦅かたく ⦆〖通例 名詞 の前で 〗(主に権威者による )自由裁量の [による ], 任意の .~́ ì ncome 裁量所得 〘余暇などに使える余裕資金 〙.