judgment
an act or instance of judging.
the ability to judge, make a decision, or form an opinion objectively, authoritatively, and wisely, especially 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, especially a debt, arising from a judicial decision.
the certificate embodying such a decision and issued against the obligor, especially a debtor.
a misfortune regarded as inflicted by divine sentence, as for sin.
Judgment. Theology. Last Judgment.
Origin of judgment
1- Also especially British, judge·ment .
Other words for judgment
Other words from judgment
- in·ter·judg·ment, noun
- re·judg·ment, noun
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How to use judgment in a sentence
“It would be a judgement call made based on their character at that moment,” he says.
People Are Using Instagram to Sell Their Guns...and It’s Mostly Legal | Brian Ries | October 22, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTBut it's one thing to judge them, and another to impose your judgement coercively.
I know, it feels like we're riding an exciting wave away from the moral dark ages and into the bright, judgement free future.
Why Gay Marriage Will Win, and Sexual Freedom Will Lose | Megan McArdle | March 26, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST(And we wouldn't collect much if we did: most criminals are judgement proof).
Should Prosecutors Pay the Defense Costs of Anyone Who Secures a "Not Guilty" Verdict? | Megan McArdle | January 29, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTOn the other hand, a $10 million judgement against Ford gets you $10 million.
If he fall, God has his wise purpose in the judgement, and I shall find resignation.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane PorterSince we are not disposed, however, to be hasty in our judgement, you may wait upon us in the council chamber in two hours.
The Envoy, Her | Horace Brown FyfeStill his guest left him without relief, only fixing him and his suggestion with a suspended judgement.
The Awkward Age | Henry JamesThere was ever a hint of fine judgement and far calculation in his tone.
The Tragic Muse | Henry JamesI'm an old play-goer and I've an unbounded belief in my own judgement.
The Tragic Muse | Henry James
British Dictionary definitions for judgment (1 of 2)
judgement
/ (ˈdʒʌdʒmənt) /
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
the document recording such a decision or verdict
(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
logic
the act of establishing a relation between two or more terms, esp as an affirmation or denial
the expression of such a relation
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
British Dictionary definitions for Judgment (2 of 2)
/ (ˈdʒʌdʒmənt) /
the estimate by God of the ultimate worthiness or unworthiness of the individual (the Particular Judgment) or of all mankind (the General Judgment or Last Judgment)
God's subsequent decision determining the final destinies of all individuals
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Other Idioms and Phrases with judgment
see against one's better judgment; snap judgment.
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