Verdict: meaning, definitions and examples

Used primarily in legal settings to refer to the final decision made by a jury or judge in a court case.

• The jury reached a verdict of not guilty
• The verdict was announced after three days of deliberation

Often used in legal contexts to refer to a final ruling by a judge, but can also refer to personal opinions or conclusions.

• The court's judgment was in favor of the plaintiff
• In her judgment, the project was not feasible

Broader in use; can refer to any conclusion or resolution reached after consideration in various contexts, not limited to legal settings.

• After much thought, she made the decision to move to another city
• The decision to invest in new technology paid off

Specific to legal or formal settings, refers to an authoritative decision made by a judge or a regulatory body.

• The ruling by the Supreme Court had far-reaching implications
• The judge issued a ruling to dismiss the case

Used in legal situations to describe the decision made by a jury at the end of a trial.

• The jury reached a unanimous verdict of 'not guilty'

Used in everyday conversation to describe personal views or beliefs about a subject.

• In my opinion, that movie was too long and not very interesting

Used in academic, professional, or medical contexts to describe an evaluation or analysis of something.

• The teacher’s assessment of the student's project was very positive

Used in various contexts to describe the final part of something, or a decision made after considering everything.

• After reviewing all the evidence, they came to the conclusion that John was innocent