judgment
judgment Lexical Profile
judgment Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.
"The expedition leader showed sound judgment by turning back before the blizzard hit."
An opinion, estimate, or conclusion formed after evaluating evidence or facts.
"It is still too early to pass judgment on the effectiveness of the new economic policy."
A formal decision or ruling made by a court of law.
"The appellate court issued a unanimous judgment in favor of the plaintiffs."
A misfortune or calamity viewed as a divine punishment.
"Ancient chroniclers often interpreted the prolonged drought as a judgment upon the kingdom."
Word Nuance & Usage
In American English, 'judgment' is the standard spelling in all contexts, whereas in British and Commonwealth English, 'judgement' is preferred in general usage while 'judgment' is traditionally reserved for formal legal rulings.
• Rhymes for judgment
• Nearby Words
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 13th century from Old French 'jugement', derived from 'jugier' (to judge), which comes from Latin 'iudicare', a compound of 'ius' (law, right) and 'dicere' (to say, declare).