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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
In painting such a devastating picture of Biden, Harris raises questions about her own political judgment.
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october 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
The committee, in the report, also questioned ICE’s judgment in continuing to contract with the Nakamoto Group.
—Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
But there’s only so long a team can commit these sins before judgment comes.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
What counted was not the cut of a man’s figure but the steadiness of his judgment.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
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october 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
The committee, in the report, also questioned ICE’s judgment in continuing to contract with the Nakamoto Group.
—Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
But there’s only so long a team can commit these sins before judgment comes.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
What counted was not the cut of a man’s figure but the steadiness of his judgment.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for judgment
Noun
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The verdict is still out as to whether September’s pullback in cattle futures is a temporary pause in an ongoing climb higher or the first sign of lasting relief in a costly beef cycle.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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After the verdict was read, Diddy turned to the jury, placing his hands in a prayer-like fashion, according to the Associated Press.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Hanke hastens to add that the administration hasn’t made any definitive decision on whether to back the strategy.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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There will be debates, for months, about manager Rob Thomson’s decision to ask Bryson Stott to bunt against a lefty reliever with no outs and the tying run on second base in the ninth inning.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In their opinion, the bank hasn’t adequately compensated Epstein’s victims.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Advocates for the programs say expanding opportunities and ensuring a holistic evaluation is critical for ensuring no group is left behind.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
8 Oct. 2025
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Officials said paramedics eventually transported the woman to a medical facility for evaluation, according to the Herald.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Read about those findings in today's story.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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That was the finding Wednesday by experts at a Miami Herald panel moderated by climate reporters Alex Harris, Denise Hruby and Ashely Miznazi.—
Jane Wooldridge,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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By the Revolutionary War’s conclusion, the king’s troops had marched through the streets of every major North American city.—
Time,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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The series, which also stars Lola Tung as Belly and Gavin Casalegno as Conrad’s brother Jeremiah, recently came to a conclusion with a blockbuster third season, which broke viewership records.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Presented with that statement, Amorim had a different view.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The mountains are awash with vibrant autumnal hues, which can be admired by driving the Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway, biking the Catskill Scenic Trail, or hiking the many trails with sweeping views of the area.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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This allows customers to innovate with sophisticated AI capabilities for robot controls and perception.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Not even Edebiri, who’s great at giving you a lot with a little, can salvage a part in which a lot of cultural baggage yields extremely little real perception.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Judgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judgment. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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