discretionarily

Meaning

In a way that involves using one's own judgment or choice, without being bound by strict rules or orders.

Examples

• The committee members were allowed to spend the funds discretionarily for urgent needs.
• She was able to discretionarily adjust the schedule to accommodate the client's request.

Pronunciation: /dɪˌskreʃ.əˈner.əl.i/

How to Use discretionarily

discretionarily spend (collocation)

To spend money in a way that uses one's own judgment. — "The board allowed the CEO to discretionarily spend up to $10,000 on marketing."

discretionarily assign (collocation)

To assign tasks or resources based on one's own judgment. — "The team leader could discretionarily assign the new projects to her team members."

discretionarily use (collocation)

To use something according to one's own judgment or choice. — "Employees were allowed to discretionarily use the company's facilities for approved events."

Synonyms of discretionarily

Words with a similar meaning to discretionarily:

• freely
• optionally
• voluntarily
• judiciously
• autonomously

Antonyms of discretionarily

Words with the opposite meaning to discretionarily:

• mandatorily
• compulsorily
• unavoidably