Judgment

/ˈjʌdʒmənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.

Her judgment in selecting candidates was highly regarded by the committee.

A decision of a court or judge.

The judgment was delivered after a lengthy trial.

An opinion or conclusion about something.

He expressed his judgment on the matter during the meeting.

The act of forming an opinion, estimate, notion, or conclusion.

It requires good judgment to assess the risks involved.

A belief or conclusion based on the information available.

My judgment is that we should proceed cautiously.

Middle English, from Old French jugement, from the verb juger meaning 'to judge'.

bad judgment

A poor decision or conclusion.

exercise judgment

To use one's ability to make decisions.

in judgment

In the process of making a decision.

rush to judgment

To make a quick decision without sufficient information.

judge

A person who decides cases in a court of law.

judicial

Relating to the administration of justice.

prejudice

A preconceived opinion not based on reason or actual experience.

Juggling decisions

He's always juggling decisions; his judgment is crazy.

Snap judgment

Don't make a snap judgment without knowing the facts.