Meaning & Definition of word "Judgment"

Judgment

/ˈjʌdʒmənt/

1. The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.
- Example: Her judgment in selecting candidates was highly regarded by the committee.
2. A decision of a court or judge.
- Example: The judgment was delivered after a lengthy trial.
3. An opinion or conclusion about something.
- Example: He expressed his judgment on the matter during the meeting.
4. The act of forming an opinion, estimate, notion, or conclusion.
- Example: It requires good judgment to assess the risks involved.
5. A belief or conclusion based on the information available.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: Juggling decisions

● Example Sentence: He's always juggling decisions; his judgment is crazy.

Meaning: Snap judgment

● Example Sentence: Don't make a snap judgment without knowing the facts.