Verdict: meaning, definitions and examples

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verdict

 

[ ˈvɜːrdɪkt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

law

A formal decision made by a judge or jury in a court case, especially about whether someone is guilty of a crime or not.

Synonyms

decision, judgment, ruling

Examples of usage

  • The jury reached a verdict of guilty after hours of deliberation.
  • The judge's verdict was met with mixed reactions from the public.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A judgment or opinion about something.

Synonyms

assessment, conclusion, opinion

Examples of usage

  • The general verdict was that the event was a success.
  • She gave her verdict on the new restaurant - she loved it!

Translations

Translations of the word "verdict" in other languages:

🇵🇹 veredicto

🇮🇳 निर्णय

🇩🇪 Urteil

🇮🇩 putusan

🇺🇦 вердикт

🇵🇱 werdykt

🇯🇵 評決 (ひょうけつ)

🇫🇷 verdict

🇪🇸 veredicto

🇹🇷 hüküm

🇰🇷 평결 (pyeong-gyeol)

🇸🇦 حكم

🇨🇿 verdikt

🇸🇰 verdikt

🇨🇳 判决 (pànjué)

🇸🇮 razsodba

🇮🇸 úrskurður

🇰🇿 үкім

🇬🇪 ვერდიქტი

🇦🇿 hökm

🇲🇽 veredicto

Etymology

The word 'verdict' originated from the Latin word 'veredictum', which means 'a true saying' or 'a true declaration'. It entered Middle English in the 13th century through Old French. Originally used in legal contexts, 'verdict' has evolved to also represent general judgments or opinions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,485, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.