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or judgement
1
as in verdict
a decision made by a court or tribunal regarding a case it has heard
the court will give its judgment in this case tomorrow morning
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2
as in decision
a position arrived at after consideration
built her fortune by making intelligent judgments about the performance of stocks
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3
as in opinion
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
your judgment of the situation isn't a very good one
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4
as in evaluation
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something
critical judgment on that new comedy has been overwhelmingly negative
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Recent Examples of judgment
Jackson, 37, argued Minnesota lacks the authority to register a Japanese child-support judgment for enforcement.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 May 2025
Although the faces were based on American participants, they were shown to people in both the U.S. and Turkey to see if judgments held up across cultures.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
The previously unreported existence of a second Signal chat in which Mr. Hegseth shared highly sensitive military information is the latest in a series of developments that have put his management and judgment under scrutiny.
—Teddy Wayne, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
Use your best judgment and remove large animals from the area if their lives are in danger.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 May 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 May 2025
Although the faces were based on American participants, they were shown to people in both the U.S. and Turkey to see if judgments held up across cultures.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
The previously unreported existence of a second Signal chat in which Mr. Hegseth shared highly sensitive military information is the latest in a series of developments that have put his management and judgment under scrutiny.
—Teddy Wayne, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
Use your best judgment and remove large animals from the area if their lives are in danger.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for judgment
Noun
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What was the verdict at Todd and Julie Chrisley’s trial?—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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After Chauvin’s trial, a CBS News/YouGov poll in 2021 found that 75% of those surveyed thought that the jury had reached the right verdict in convicting him.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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In the 2025 General Assembly session, lawmakers passed legislation aiming to mitigate potential disruptions in the state marketplace due to federal decisions.—
Danielle J. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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However, Manfred did not underscore any role the president might have played in the decision at the time.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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While feelings of self-doubt might arise, don’t let others’ opinions deter you from pursuing your goals.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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The law was upheld last year in an opinion written by a prominent conservative judge.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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After the plane landed safely, Priester was removed by Connecticut State Police and taken by ambulance to a local hospital for evaluation before he was arrested and charged.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2025
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The swimmer, later identified as Sean Barton, a visitor from New Mexico, received initial treatment at the scene before being transported to a nearby hospital for further evaluation.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2025
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And in a startling shift from previous findings, U.S. polling data in 2024 revealed that millennials and members of Generation Z are more likely to harbor antisemitic tropes than older Americans.—
Jonathan A. Greenblatt,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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As bond market prices seek a new equilibrium, risk and reward dynamics can become unanchored from fundamentals, as exemplified by this article’s findings.—
Ivan Illan,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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After 188 games, the 2024-25 Champions League comes to a conclusion on Saturday night in Munich as Paris Saint-Germain face off against Inter. Ahead of the game at the Allianz Arena, our writers James Horncastle and Michael Cox are on hand to answer your questions.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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In 2018, The Karate Kid franchise made a comeback with two seasons of Cobra Kai on the now-defunct YouTube Red channel before it was acquired by Netflix, which in turn produced four more seasons that came to a conclusion earlier this year.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Scenic hiking trails weave through quiet valleys, offering breathtaking views of wildlife in their natural habitat.—
Carlsen Jes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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The poll found that only 20% of U.K. adults had a favorable view of Markle, while 65% of respondents had a negative view of the duchess.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
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That message is likely to further erode public confidence in the income tax system and increase public perceptions that the wealthy don’t pay their fair share of taxes.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The Cité du Court looks set to further this perception in a younger spectators.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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“Judgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judgment. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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