Words at Play : Top 10 Commonly Confused Words, Vol. 2
Question:
Does the process involve a number of discrete or discreet steps?
Answer:
discrete
How to remember it:
Try this one: "discrete" means "separate" – so picture the letter "e," divided from its twin in both discrete and separate.
Discreet has an entirely different meaning: it's often used to describe something not likely to be seen or noticed (e.g., "He made discreet inquiries about the job").
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