noun
judgment
JUHJ-muhnt
noun
1
The ability to make sensible decisions; good sense.
"Use your best judgment when deciding how to respond."
2
An opinion or conclusion reached after consideration.
"In my judgment, the plan needs more work."
3
A formal decision made by a court.
"The court delivered its judgment after a two-week trial."
How to Use Judgment
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the mental ability to decide wisely, or a formal decision or opinion.
UK vs US
Both British and American English generally use "judgment" without the middle "e," though "judgement" is a common variant in British English, especially outside legal contexts.
Common pairings
sound judgment
exercise judgment
pass judgment
court judgment
Word Forms
judgments plural
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Etymology
From Old French jugement, from Latin iudicare ("to judge"), formed from judge plus -ment.