judgment

noun
UK: /ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/
US: /ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/

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

    1. It takes good judgment to invest money wisely. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her judgment in choosing friends is usually very sound and reliable. [ ] [ ]

  2. An opinion or decision that is based on careful thought.

    1. The committee will make a judgment on the proposal soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. After considering all the evidence, the court delivered its judgment. [ ] [ ]

  3. An official decision made by a court or judge.

    1. The judge passed judgment quickly and fairly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is appealing against the court's judgment in the case. [ ] [ ]

  4. Criticism or disapproval.

    1. Try not to pass judgment until you know the facts. [ ] [ ]
    2. I don't want to face the judgment of my peers for my actions. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

discernment ruling verdict determination understanding conclusion opinion criticism wisdom condemnation assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "judgment" in English means: The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions., An opinion or decision that is based on careful thought., An official decision made by a court or judge., Criticism or disapproval..

The phonetic transcription of "judgment" is /ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/ in British English and /ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "judgment": discernment, ruling, verdict, determination, understanding, conclusion, opinion, criticism, wisdom, condemnation, assessment.

Example usage of "judgment": "It takes good judgment to invest money wisely.". More examples on the page.