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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024judg•ment /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/USA pronunciation n. - the ability to judge, make a decision, or form an opinion wisely:[uncountable]showed good judgment in choosing friends.
- an opinion, conclusion, or belief based on the circumstances before one's view:[countable]It was the reviewer's judgment that the play would not be a success.
- Law[countable]
- a judicial decision given by a judge or court.
- the obligation, esp. a sum of money to be paid, arising from or resulting from a judicial decision:a judgment of one million dollars in damages.
- a misfortune believed to be punishment from God for sins committed:[countable]Some thought the plagues and earthquakes were a divine judgment.
Also,[esp. Brit.,] ˈjudge•ment. See -jud-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024judg•ment ( juj′mənt),USA pronunciation n. - an act or instance of judging.
- the ability to judge, make a decision, or form an opinion objectively, authoritatively, and wisely, esp. in matters affecting action;
good sense; discretion:a man of sound judgment. - the demonstration or exercise of such ability or capacity:The major was decorated for the judgment he showed under fire.
- the forming of an opinion, estimate, notion, or conclusion, as from circumstances presented to the mind:Our judgment as to the cause of his failure must rest on the evidence.
- the opinion formed:He regretted his hasty judgment.
- Law
- a judicial decision given by a judge or court.
- the obligation, esp. a debt, arising from a judicial decision.
- Lawthe certificate embodying such a decision and issued against the obligor, esp. a debtor.
- a misfortune regarded as inflicted by divine sentence, as for sin.
- Religion(usually cap.) Also called Last Judgment, Final Judgment. the final trial of all people, both the living and dead, at the end of the world.
Also,[esp. Brit.,] judge′ment. - Old French jugement, equivalent. to juge- (stem of jugier to judge) + -ment -ment
- Middle English jug( g)ement 1250–1300
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged determination.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged discrimination, discernment, perspicacity; sagacity, wisdom, intelligence, prudence.
- 6.See corresponding entry in Unabridged a. verdict, decree.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: judgment, judgement /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/ n - the faculty of being able to make critical distinctions and achieve a balanced viewpoint; discernment
- the decision or verdict pronounced by a court of law
- an obligation arising as a result of such a decision or verdict, such as a debt
- (as modifier): a judgment debtor
- the formal decision of one or more judges at a contest or competition
- a particular decision or opinion formed in a case in dispute or doubt
- an estimation: a good judgment of distance
- criticism or censure
- against one's better judgment ⇒ contrary to a more appropriate or preferred course of action
- sit in judgment ⇒ to preside as judge
- to assume the position of critic
- in someone's judgment ⇒ in someone's opinion
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