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judgment
[juhj-muhnt]
noun
an act or instance of judging.
Synonyms: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.
Synonyms: , , , , , ,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.
Theology.Judgment. Last Judgment.
judgment
1/ ˈʌəԳ /
noun
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
contrary to a more appropriate or preferred course of action
to preside as judge
to assume the position of critic
in someone's opinion
Judgment
2/ ˈʌəԳ /
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
Other 51Թ Forms
- interjudgment noun
- rejudgment noun
51Թ History and Origins
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
They vote according to their considered judgments about what should be done, not necessarily just in terms of party loyalty.
In her judgment, Lady Hood stated: "This case is not a verdict, nor even an expression of opinion, on the merits or demerits of government policy as debated in the public arena."
Julie Robinson, chief executive of the Independent Schools Council, which represented some of the families, said it was carefully considering the court's judgment and next steps.
The spirit of the Ojai festival need not be conveyed by a laundry list of composers and works or by value judgments.
She can peg a person’s height at a glance and sum up their prospects in a pitiless snap judgment.
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