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Noun circumspection has 2 senses
- discretion, discreetness, circumspection, prudence - knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion"
--1 is a kind of sagacity, sagaciousness, judgment, judgement, discernment
--1 has particulars: confidentiality
- circumspection, caution - the trait of being circumspect and prudent
--2 is a kind of discretion, discernment
--2 has particulars: precaution; wariness, chariness
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