judgment

[juhj-muhnt]

judgment Definition

• 1. the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions
• 2. an opinion or conclusion
• 3. a formal decision given by a court

Using judgment: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "judgment" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She showed good judgment in choosing her friends.

• Example

  The book is a harsh judgment of American society.

• Example

  The judge's judgment was that the defendant was guilty.

• Example

  I reserve judgment until I have all the facts.

judgment Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for judgment

• discernment
• perception
• evaluation
• verdict
• ruling

Antonyms for judgment

• ignorance
• inability
• incompetence

Idioms Using judgment

• judgment call

  a decision that is based on personal opinion or judgment rather than on rules or facts

  Example

  Whether to cancel the game due to bad weather is a judgment call.

• reserve judgment

  to delay making a decision or forming an opinion until more information is available

  Example

  I'll reserve judgment until I hear both sides of the story.

• sit in judgment

  to act as a judge or critic

  Example

  It's not my place to sit in judgment of other people's choices.

Phrases with judgment

• pass judgment on

  to express an opinion or criticism about someone or something

  Example

  It's not fair to pass judgment on someone without knowing all the facts.

• sound judgment

  the ability to make good decisions based on careful thought and experience

  Example

  Her sound judgment helped her succeed in business.

• exercise judgment

  to use one's own judgment or discretion in making a decision

  Example

  You need to exercise your own judgment when deciding whether to take the job offer.

Origins of judgment

from Old French 'jugement', from Latin 'judicium', from 'judex' (judge)

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Summary: judgment in Brief

The term 'judgment' [juhj-muhnt] refers to the ability to make considered decisions or opinions, often based on careful thought and experience. It can also refer to formal decisions made by a court. Phrases like 'pass judgment on' and 'sound judgment' extend the concept, while idioms like 'judgment call' and 'reserve judgment' highlight the subjective nature of decision-making.