judgment
[ juhj-muhnt ]
/ ˈdʒʌdʒ mənt /
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noun
SYNONYMS FOR judgment
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First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Also especially British, judge·ment .
Origin of judgment
OTHER WORDS FROM judgment
in·ter·judg·ment, nounre·judg·ment, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for judgment (1 of 2)
judgment
judgement
/ (ˈdʒʌdʒmənt) /
noun
British Dictionary definitions for judgment (2 of 2)
Judgment
/ (ˈdʒʌdʒmənt) /
noun
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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Idioms and Phrases with judgment
judgment
see against one's better judgment; snap judgment.
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