Judgment - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions (syn: judgement, judging)
- the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision (syn: judgement, opinion)
- the capacity to assess situations or circumstances shrewdly and to draw sound conclusions (syn: judgement, perspicacity)
- the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations (syn: discernment, judgement, sagacity)
Extra examples
We have to make a judgment about the value of their services.
The judgment of the editors is final.
Don't rush to judgment without examining the evidence.
“Were his policies good or bad?” “I'll have to reserve judgment on that. It's too soon to know.”
Use your own best judgment.
The court granted a judgment in favor of the plaintiffs.
I won a judgment against the bank.
It's too soon to make a judgment about what the outcome will be.
In my judgment, we should accept his offer.
Our aim is to help him, not to pass judgment on what he has done.
I'd advise you to reserve judgment (=not decide your opinion before you have all the facts).
I lent him the money, against my better judgment.
I've known him for years and I trust his judgment.
The minister showed a lack of political judgment.
Watch carefully and use your judgment.
Word forms
singular: judgment
plural: judgments
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