WordLens

judgment

1 of 1noun
/ˈʤəʤ.mənt/
Forms:judgments
1

the decision of a judge or law court

B2
  • The judgment was delivered after weeks of deliberation by the court.
  • The defendant accepted the judgment and decided not to appeal.
  • The court’s judgment favored the plaintiff, awarding significant damages.
  • The judgment set a legal precedent for future cases involving similar issues.
  • After reviewing the evidence, the judge issued a judgment of not guilty.
2

an opinion that is formed after thinking carefully

B2
  • Her judgment about the project's potential risks was highly valued by the team.
  • The teacher's judgment on the students' performance was based on several criteria.
  • He trusted her judgment when it came to making important financial decisions.
  • Public judgment of the film varied widely, with some praising it and others criticizing it.
  • His judgment was clouded by personal bias, leading to an unfair decision.
Synonyms:
3

the process of evaluating, assessing, or deciding about a person, situation, or event

  • His judgment of the candidates was careful and deliberate.
  • The teacher's judgment on student performance is ongoing.
  • Management exercised judgment when allocating resources.
  • They relied on his judgment to solve the problem.
  • Judgment is required to handle complex situations.
4

the mental capacity to assess situations, understand relationships, and draw sound conclusions

  • She showed excellent judgment under pressure.
  • Good judgment is critical for leadership.
  • His judgment in financial matters is trusted by colleagues.
  • The pilot demonstrated judgment in handling the emergency.
  • Sound judgment helps avoid mistakes.
5

a formal written statement explaining the reasoning behind a judicial decision

  • The lawyer studied the judgment carefully.
  • The court published the judgment detailing the verdict.
  • Copies of the judgment were distributed to both parties.
  • The judgment serves as precedent for future cases.
  • The clerk filed the judgment for official records.