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English translation: Discretion


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17:15 Jul 12, 2011
Urdu to English translations [PRO]
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Urdu term or phrase: صوابدید
صوابدید English translation.
userone2345
English translation:Discretion
Explanation:

1. the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid social embarrassment or distress

2. freedom or authority to make judgments and to act as one sees fit (esp in the phrases at one's own discretion, at the discretion of )

Reference:

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/discretion
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aburiaz
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Local time: 11:30
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5 +5Discretion
aburiaz
5Suggestion, advice/advisable, opinion, accountabilityQudsia Lone


  

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Discretion


Explanation:

1. the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid social embarrassment or distress

2. freedom or authority to make judgments and to act as one sees fit (esp in the phrases at one's own discretion, at the discretion of )

Reference:

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/discretion

aburiaz
Pakistan
Local time: 11:30
Native speaker of: Native in UrduUrdu, Native in PanjabiPanjabi
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agree  Sajid Nadeem: agree
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agree  Samira Khalid: In this context, 2nd definition would apply. Spot on.
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agree  rashidkhan: agree
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agree  fahmed: An example can be: yeh aapki sawaabdeed pa munhasir hai/It is left to your discretion
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agree  Irshad Muhammad
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
Suggestion, advice/advisable, opinion, accountability


Explanation:
Actual context would determine the exact meaning for the term.


Reference:
http://oud.crulp.org/oud/viewword.aspx?refid=16314

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Note added at 1 hr (2011-07-12 18:28:33 GMT)
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Personal discretion as mentioned by Aburiaz sahib is also a common meaning of the term.


    Reference: http://oud.crulp.org/oud/viewword.aspx?refid=16314
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