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Judgment: meaning, definitions and examples

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judgment

 

[ ˈdʒʌdʒmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal

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

Synonyms

discernment, discretion, prudence, wisdom

Examples of usage

  • He showed good judgment in his choice of friends.
  • She was known for her sound judgment in difficult situations.
Context #2 | Noun

general

An opinion or decision that is based on careful thought.

Synonyms

assessment, evaluation, opinion, verdict

Examples of usage

  • I value your judgment on this matter.
  • Let's wait for his judgment before proceeding.
Context #3 | Noun

negative

The ability to form an opinion that is not based on reason or good sense.

Synonyms

bias, one-sidedness, partiality, prejudice

Examples of usage

  • He was criticized for his poor judgment in that situation.
  • Don't let your emotions cloud your judgment.

Translations

Translations of the word "judgment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 julgamento

🇮🇳 निर्णय

🇩🇪 Urteil

🇮🇩 penilaian

🇺🇦 судження

🇵🇱 osąd

🇯🇵 判断 (はんだん)

🇫🇷 jugement

🇪🇸 juicio

🇹🇷 yargı

🇰🇷 판단 (판단)

🇸🇦 حكم

🇨🇿 rozsudek

🇸🇰 rozsudok

🇨🇳 判断 (pànduàn)

🇸🇮 sodba

🇮🇸 dómur

🇰🇿 үкім

🇬🇪 განაჩენი

🇦🇿 hökm

🇲🇽 juicio

Etymology

The word 'judgment' originated from the Old French word 'jugement', which came from the Latin word 'judicium' meaning 'judgment, decision'. The concept of judgment has been a fundamental aspect of human decision-making and legal systems throughout history, with various cultural and philosophical interpretations.

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

Word Frequency Rank

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