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or judgement
1
as in ruling
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 assessment
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
Shadow judgments can kill your creativity today.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
When parents do not allow children to learn through mistakes, kids lose chances to practice judgment and resilience, and don’t build up trust in their own instincts.
—Janelle Jones, Parents, 28 Jan. 2026
Benefits of following online lessons, per the Wedding Dance Net website, includes saving time because there's no commute, feeling judgement and stress-free learning in the comfort of your own home over a crowded studio, and enjoying flexibility practicing on your own schedule.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
There was no harsh judgment about that; that’s just the way things are.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
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Usa Today, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
When parents do not allow children to learn through mistakes, kids lose chances to practice judgment and resilience, and don’t build up trust in their own instincts.
—Janelle Jones, Parents, 28 Jan. 2026
Benefits of following online lessons, per the Wedding Dance Net website, includes saving time because there's no commute, feeling judgement and stress-free learning in the comfort of your own home over a crowded studio, and enjoying flexibility practicing on your own schedule.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
There was no harsh judgment about that; that’s just the way things are.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for judgment
Noun
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The ruling against Kim was made about three weeks before the court delivers its verdict on a rebellion charge against Yoon.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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Both prosecutors and Kim’s team can appeal the ruling.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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In a decision filed last week in Fulton County Superior Court, District Attorney Fani Willis said there wasn't enough evidence to prosecute Patty Durand for stealing trade secrets, which is a felony.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Trump, too, downplayed his decision to deploy border czar Tom Homan, who himself is controversial after in 2024 alleging accepting $50,000 in cash from FBI agents pretending to be business executives seeking government, to Minneapolis.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Jan. 2026
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But in the opinions of the two lead detectives on the case, to comment on every single one, to give credence publicly to even the most dubious messages, as Captain Donahoe was doing, only made the department look like a bunch of saps.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Your quirks, your opinions, your specific way of seeing the world, that's your competitive advantage.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The organization tends to do well on independent quality assessments.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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At the end of the 30-minute visit, Urban's doctor showed her the AI summary of the appointment, neatly organized into sections for her medical history, the physical exam findings and an assessment and treatment plan for her rheumatoid arthritis and hot flashes, among other details.—
Michelle Andrews,
ABC News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Lesser sentence in similar case In the same courtroom Thursday, Casey Ruppe was sentenced to 60 days in jail in a case similar to Bellorin’s.—
Julia Coin
January 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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However, prosecutors argued for a longer sentence for the rapper in a letter to the judge obtained by The New York Times.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The ruling against Kim was made about three weeks before the court delivers its verdict on a rebellion charge against Yoon.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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On the fourth day of deliberations on June 18, the jury finally reached a verdict and acquitted her of the murder charges.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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The long hours spent fishing were also good for meditating and reinforced his belief in the destiny marked out for him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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The latter movie musical, directed and co-written by Mona Fastvold, tells the story of the titular founder of the Shakers, who brought her religious beliefs from England to America in the 18th century.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Their nervous systems, approach to cognitive appraisals and relationship strategies work together in ways that reduce threat, increase clarity and preserve connection, even when a conversation is exceptionally hard.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Actions taken — from the crew report, followed by ground worry and appraisal, to launch of the uncrewed Shenzhou 22 — was completed in 16 days.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Judgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judgment. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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