judgment

noun

ˈjəj-mənt How to pronounce judgment (audio)
variants or judgement
Definition of judgmentnext
1
as in verdict
a decision made by a court or tribunal regarding a case it has heard the court will give its judgment in this case tomorrow morning

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2
as in decision
a position arrived at after consideration built her fortune by making intelligent judgments about the performance of stocks

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3
as in opinion
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge your judgment of the situation isn't a very good one

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4
as in evaluation
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something critical judgment on that new comedy has been overwhelmingly negative

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How does the noun judgment contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of judgment are common sense, sense, and wisdom. While all these words mean "ability to reach intelligent conclusions," judgment implies sense tempered and refined by experience, training, and maturity.

they relied on her judgment for guidance

When would common sense be a good substitute for judgment?

In some situations, the words common sense and judgment are roughly equivalent. However, common sense suggests an average degree of such ability without sophistication or special knowledge.

common sense tells me it's wrong

Where would sense be a reasonable alternative to judgment?

The words sense and judgment are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, sense implies a reliable ability to judge and decide with soundness, prudence, and intelligence.

a choice showing good sense

When can wisdom be used instead of judgment?

The words wisdom and judgment can be used in similar contexts, but wisdom implies sense and judgment far above average.

a leader of rare wisdom

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Recent Examples of judgment Equity presents a more complex challenge, as its measurement inherently involves subjective judgments. —Lewis M. Rambo, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2025 When feedback is tied to human judgment, employees instinctively become defensive, second-guessing the intent rather than focusing on the improvement itself. —Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025 On Washington, do not just accept my word on how bad his judgment on race relations was. —Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025 Overall the message for you in March is to trust yourself and your judgment. —Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for judgment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for judgment
  1. verdict
  2. decision
  3. opinion
  4. evaluation
  5. finding
  6. conclusion
  7. view
  8. perception
Noun
  • Friday’s ruling means Yoon can now await the impeachment verdict from home instead of in detention.
    — Gawon Bae, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
  • People aren’t paying attention to performance verdicts or compatibility labels.
    — Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of verdict
Noun
  • At the time, the FERC decision sent power stocks tumbling.
    — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.
    — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2025
Definition of decision
Noun
  • Parmesan Zucchini Tots Denser than your average tater tot—and (in this writer’s humble opinion) tastier, too.
    — Jennifer Adams, StyleCaster, 26 Feb. 2025
  • The very nature of social media drives polarizing opinions, but for properties that spread to sections of society that aren’t entirely online, much of this discussion and controversy can be easily ignored.
    — Callum Booth, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Definition of opinion
Noun
  • This process then informs the creation of tasks for formative evaluation, where task analysis can be used to assess and refine the device's usability.
    — Aishwarya Suresh, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Those on a pay-for-performance plan with a highly effective evaluation will get a 3.45% raise, while those with an effective rating get a 2.59% increase.
    — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2025
Definition of evaluation
Noun
  • Consumer energy costs would fall too, a finding consistent with real-world studies.
    — Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Jun Reina, a former general manager of Capital Public Radio and a central figure in the station’s financial woes, has largely remained silent as questions mounted over a scathing audit’s findings of questionable expenses and financial mismanagement.
    — Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of finding
Noun
  • Early on, Clement telegraphs his conclusion in his discussion of what Rule 48(a) does and doesn't permit a judge to do.
    — Michael Rothfeld, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2025
  • This isn’t the first time that fans have jumped to the conclusion that Affleck was trying to woo his ex-wife.
    — Sam Reed, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of conclusion
Noun
  • This is an opinion and analysis article, and the views expressed by the author or authors are not necessarily those of Scientific American.
    — Agustín Fuentes, Scientific American, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Our view is that the outsized federal budget deficits kept the economy afloat.
    — Robert Barone, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Definition of view
Noun
  • Pairing the move with the dismantling of its DEI team and relocating its content moderation team to Texas only reinforced the perception that the company was seeking to align itself with the Trump administration.
    — Phil Singer, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Yet, despite statistical accuracy, public perception tells a different story.
    — Clifford Young, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025
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