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judgement

[juhj-muhnt]

judgement Definition

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

Using judgement: Examples

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

  • Example

    I trust your judgement on this matter.

  • Example

    The judgement of the court was in his favor.

  • Example

    She made a harsh judgement about his character.

  • Example

    He showed poor judgement in his choice of friends.

judgement Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using judgement

  • a hasty or impulsive decision made without careful consideration

    Example

    Don't make a snap judgement without hearing all the evidence.

  • to criticize or condemn someone

    Example

    It's not fair to pass judgement on someone without knowing their situation.

  • to act as a judge or arbiter

    Example

    It's not my place to sit in judgement on their relationship.

Phrases with judgement

  • to express an opinion or judgement, especially a critical one

    Example

    It's not fair to pass judgement without knowing all the facts.

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

    Example

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

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

    Example

    Her sound judgement has helped her succeed in business.

Origins of judgement

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

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Summary: judgement in Brief

The term 'judgement' [juhj-muhnt] refers to the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions. It can also mean an opinion or conclusion, or a formal decision given by a court. Examples include 'I trust your judgement on this matter.' and 'The judgement of the court was in his favor.' Phrases like 'reserve judgement' and idioms like 'a snap judgement' highlight the importance of careful consideration when making decisions.

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