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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
These roles typically combine hands-on skills, human judgment, and interpersonal expertise –– all areas where AI still falls short.
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The Hill, 11 July 2025
How to protect yourself from fake agent phone scams and spoofed calls
These scams are designed to trigger panic and override your judgment.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
The lawsuit is seeking a declaratory judgment, which essentially would clarify the legality of the non-compete clause.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 10 July 2025
Over time, this builds a feedback culture rooted in growth, not judgment.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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The Hill, 11 July 2025
How to protect yourself from fake agent phone scams and spoofed calls
These scams are designed to trigger panic and override your judgment.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
The lawsuit is seeking a declaratory judgment, which essentially would clarify the legality of the non-compete clause.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 10 July 2025
Over time, this builds a feedback culture rooted in growth, not judgment.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for judgment
Noun
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In the verdict’s wake, the National Collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling Association (NCATA) solidified an alliance with USA Gymnastics to officially sanction its competitions.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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Erin, who had been awaiting the verdict at the courthouse since deliberations began on Thursday, openly wept upon hearing the verdict of the first count read aloud.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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The decision about whether to transfer the case to adult court will be made by prosecutors at a later date.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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The plummeting price could be attributed to OPEC’s decision to heavily increase production in May, June, and July of this year.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Many of his opinions are unorthodox and expressed with a freewheeling exuberance generally unknown in a profession—classical-music criticism—that is normally self-effacing and respectful, if not carpet-slipper timid and dull.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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Another envelope would follow with the state’s response, then another with the court’s opinion.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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This systematic evaluation approach distinguishes startups that merely use AI from those that truly innovate with it.—
Pradeep Kumar Muthukamatchi,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Then, in 2023, Cook’s son James and a researcher named Ian Mertz blew it wide open, devising an algorithm that solved the tree evaluation problem using much less space than anyone thought possible.—
Ben Brubaker,
Wired News,
13 July 2025
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The findings have cast a shadow over one of BBC One’s most successful formats, which has been a cornerstone of the network’s programming since Torode and Wallace began co-hosting in 2005.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Instead of reading papers, many Anthropic researchers now simply upload them into Claude and chat with the assistant to distill the main findings.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
15 July 2025
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The series came to a dramatic conclusion on Sunday, July 23, when Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales were crowned season 7’s winners.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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In fact… The Chinese military does use Nvidia chips, according to research by Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology, which analyzed 66,000 military purchasing records to come to that conclusion.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
15 July 2025
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The basement is finished and, besides a wine cellar and laundry room, is ready to be transformed into a home theater, wellness center, or both, while the roof terrace provides neighborhood and city views.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
19 July 2025
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The reopening has created a buzz among locals and visitors alike, offering a unique way to cool off in the city—with Eiffel Tower views included.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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At the same time, perceptions of coolness may vary across different age brackets.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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In a video from the concert, Wonder pauses his show to speak to the audience about his personal life and how being blind has impacted his perception of the world around him.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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“Judgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judgment. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.
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