Jul 12, 2011 17:15
12 yrs ago
Urdu term

صوابدید

Urdu to English Art/Literary Linguistics general sentences
صوابدید English translation.

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Discretion


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
Peer comment(s):

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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agree Sadeed Azhar
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Selected automatically based on peer agreement."
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Suggestion, advice/advisable, opinion, accountability

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.
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