judgment

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How does the noun judgment contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of judgment are common sense, sense, and wisdom. While all these words mean "ability to reach intelligent conclusions," judgment implies sense tempered and refined by experience, training, and maturity.

they relied on her judgment for guidance

When would common sense be a good substitute for judgment?

In some situations, the words common sense and judgment are roughly equivalent. However, common sense suggests an average degree of such ability without sophistication or special knowledge.

common sense tells me it's wrong

Where would sense be a reasonable alternative to judgment?

The words sense and judgment are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, sense implies a reliable ability to judge and decide with soundness, prudence, and intelligence.

a choice showing good sense

When can wisdom be used instead of judgment?

The words wisdom and judgment can be used in similar contexts, but wisdom implies sense and judgment far above average.

a leader of rare wisdom

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of judgment Superior Court granted a Black church rights to the Proud Boys’ trademark after the far-right group defaulted on a $2.8 million judgment, NBC BLK reported. Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025 But what if there are investment strategies that don’t require directional judgment? Michael Khouw, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025 Officials have warned against a rush to judgment on the cause of the deadliest US aviation disaster since TWA Flight 800 in 2001. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2025 Jogan Health and Dietrich are appealing the decision to dismiss the case and the final judgments for attorney fees and costs. Jessica Alvarado Gamez, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for judgment 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for judgment
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  • According to the Star Tribune, the verdict came just after 11 a.m. on Thursday.
    Jacqueline Devine, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
  • That’s a very tight window between nominations and a final verdict.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025
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  • A lot of the time these people aren’t even in the right head space to handle a decision like that, which is also a compelling aspect to the piece.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2025
  • Palihapitiya revealed the decision partially revolved around his belief the league would soon be forced to contend with a serious competitor.
    Chantz Martin, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
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  • That logic was criticized by Justice Neil Gorsuch’s majority opinion in Alston and flat-out eviscerated by Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s concurring opinion, which described the NCAA and its member institutions as a cartel that suppresses athlete compensation.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Feb. 2025
  • As much as the radio industry is in turmoil, transition and cost-cutting, there is still something compelling when a Talkie like Greenberg delivers a bold, original opinion without resorting to cheap tricks.
    Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The post-operative note is bare bones and also fails to have any sense of credibility regarding who created it, when it was created or who the was the actual non-doctor that performed this shower and shave post operative evaluation.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
  • The current call for proposals will only cover the earliest phases of development, such as a requirements evaluation, cost estimation review, and a feasibility meeting.
    Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 7 Feb. 2025
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  • Nearly 500 people from almost 200 different engagements domestically and internationally participated, and the findings were shared at the AMS' annual meeting in January.
    Meredith Garofalo, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2025
  • McInerney mentioned in court Friday that the attorney general’s office has appealed the Sixth District ruling to the California Supreme Court — on the grounds that the Racial Justice Act finding did not justify invalidating the jury verdict — and stated his office’s intention to re-file charges.
    Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2025
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  • The Tennessean last week celebrated the conclusion of its inaugural Journalism Academy program for Tennessee college students.
    Cassandra Stephenson, The Tennessean, 12 Feb. 2025
  • Several independent studies revealed that the shutdown had a significant effect on Earth's atmosphere — a conclusion backed up by anecdotal evidence.
    Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 10 Feb. 2025
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  • Aerial view of trucks queueing next to the border wall before crossing to the United States at Otay commercial port in Tijuana, Baja California state, Mexico, on Jan. 22, 2025.
    Kristian Burt, CNBC, 2 Feb. 2025
  • For more jaw-dropping views, head over to Torrey Pines Gliderport for tandem and solo clifftop paragliding.
    Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2025
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  • And authenticity perceptions have a host of downstream consequences including impacting customer satisfaction, negotiation outcomes, and employee trust in—and evaluations of—their leaders.
    Andrew Brodsky, TIME, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Duquette, who has lived in the Bay for over 20 years, met Ghazi in 2023 and found a kindred spirit determined to rectify the negative perceptions held by outsiders.
    Dan Rys, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2025

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“Judgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judgment. Accessed 15 Feb. 2025.

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