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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 has two es together which could remind you of someone keeping a secret quietly.
- Discrete ends with ete, like separate, which can help you remember it describes something separate or distinct.
- Both words start with disc-, but discreet is like secrete something quietly, while discrete is about being separate.
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