judgement

[juhj-muhnt]

judgement 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 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

Synonyms for judgement

• discernment
• perception
• evaluation
• verdict
• decision

Antonyms for judgement

• ignorance
• inability
• incompetence

Idioms Using judgement

• a snap judgement

  a hasty or impulsive decision made without careful consideration

  Example

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

• pass judgement on someone

  to criticize or condemn someone

  Example

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

• sit in judgement

  to act as a judge or arbiter

  Example

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

Phrases with judgement

• pass judgement

  to express an opinion or judgement, especially a critical one

  Example

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

• reserve judgement

  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.

• sound judgement

  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.