Meaning & Definition of word "Judgment"
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Judgment
/ˈjʌdʒmənt/
noun:
- 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.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French jugement, from the verb juger meaning 'to judge'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings of judgment
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.