Judgement: meaning, definitions and examples

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judgement

[ ˈdʒʌdʒmənt ]

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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.

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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.

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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

निर्णय
फैसले

🇩🇪 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

Word origin

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.