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judgement

 

[ ˈdʒʌdʒmənt ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

legal

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

Synonyms

discernment, perception, wisdom

Examples of usage

  • She is known for her fair judgement in court cases.
  • His judgement was clouded by personal bias.
Context #2 | Noun

general

An opinion or decision that is based on careful thought.

Synonyms

assessment, evaluation, interpretation

Examples of usage

  • I trust your judgement on this matter.
  • We need to use our own judgement when making choices.
Context #3 | Noun

psychology

The mental ability to assess situations or circumstances shrewdly and to draw sound conclusions.

Synonyms

acumen, insight, intuition

Examples of usage

  • Her judgement of character is impeccable.
  • He showed good judgement by avoiding the risky investment.

Translations

Translations of the word "judgement" in other languages:

🇵🇹 julgamento

🇮🇳 न्याय

🇩🇪 Urteil

🇮🇩 penilaian

🇺🇦 судження

🇵🇱 osąd

🇯🇵 判断 (はんだん)

🇫🇷 jugement

🇪🇸 juicio

🇹🇷 yargı

🇰🇷 판단 (판단)

🇸🇦 حكم

🇨🇿 soud

🇸🇰 súd

🇨🇳 判断 (pànduàn)

🇸🇮 sodba

🇮🇸 dómur

🇰🇿 үкім

🇬🇪 განაჩენი

🇦🇿 hökm

🇲🇽 juicio

Etymology

The word 'judgement' comes from the Old French 'jugement', which is derived from the Latin 'judicium', meaning 'judgment' or 'decision'. The concept of judgement has been a fundamental aspect of human cognition and society for centuries, playing a crucial role in legal systems, personal relationships, and everyday decision-making.

See also: adjudge, adjudicate, injudicious, judgable, judgeable, judges, judging, judgment, judgmental, judgmentally, judicial, judiciary, judicious, judiciously, judiciousness, misjudge, misjudgment, prejudge, prejudgment.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,571 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.