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Discreet vs. Discrete
Discreet
/dɪˈskriːt/Examples:
They had a discreet meeting to discuss sensitive issues.The detective was discreet in his surveillance of the suspect.Choose a discreet location for the surprise party setup.
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Discrete
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The data points are plotted as discrete values.Her tasks are divided into discrete, manageable units.Discrete math is essential in algorithm design.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Discreet with two es refers to being careful or prudent, often in terms of keeping a secret.
- Discrete with a single e refers to things that are distinct or separate from one another.
- Remember that discrete contains the word create, which you might think of as creating separate entities.
- In discreet, the double e can remind you of secret, as discreet behavior often involves keeping secrets.
- Discreet suggests subtlety and tact, while discrete suggests division or separation.
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