discretion
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discretion
The ability and obligation to keep confidential information to oneself and act tactfully; confidentiality.
In meinem Beruf als Personalberater ist absolute Diskretion unerlässlich.
In my profession as a personnel consultant, absolute discretion is essential.
discretion
Personal room for judgment or the freedom to decide independently what should be done in a particular situation.
Es liegt in Ihrer Diskretion, ob Sie dem Antrag stattgeben oder ihn ablehnen.
It is at your discretion whether you approve the application or reject it.
'Diskretion' (discretion) is the noun related to the adjective 'diskret' (discreet). If a person is 'diskret' (discreet), then they possess the quality of 'Diskretion' (discretion). This connection helps you understand both words.
Ein guter Freund ist diskret und bewahrt Geheimnisse für sich.
A good friend is discreet and keeps secrets to themselves.
In the meaning 'Verschwiegenheit' (confidentiality), 'Diskretion' (discretion) is often combined with certain verbs: 'Diskretion wahren' (to maintain discretion), 'um Diskretion bitten' (to ask for discretion), or 'Diskretion garantieren' (to guarantee discretion).
Der Arzt bat seine Mitarbeiter, bei Patientendaten höchste Diskretion zu wahren.
The doctor asked his staff to maintain the utmost discretion with patient data.
In the meaning 'Ermessensspielraum' (room for discretion), the fixed expression 'in jemandes Diskretion liegen' (to be at someone's discretion) is usually used. This means that the person has the freedom to decide for themselves.
Es liegt in der Diskretion des Komitees, die Regeln anzupassen.
It is at the committee's discretion to adapt the rules.
confidentiality
Diskretion describes a person’s reserved and tactful behavior when handling private information. Vertraulichkeit, by contrast, refers to the protected nature of a conversation or information: it is not intended for the public or unauthorized people.
Die Beraterin bewahrte bei dem persönlichen Gespräch volle Diskretion.
The consultant maintained complete discretion during the personal conversation.
Für das persönliche Gespräch wurde vollständige Vertraulichkeit zugesichert.
Complete confidentiality was assured for the personal conversation.
