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or judgement
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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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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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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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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
For decades, a clinical note was intended to communicate observations, diagnostic reasoning, treatment decisions, uncertainty and professional judgment.
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Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
The proceeds will first go toward judgment enforcement and auction costs, along with court and legal fees, according to lawyer Nguyen Thi Huyen Trang, who has previously represented Lan.
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Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
The surgeon’s experience, judgment and ability to customize the procedure to the individual patient are far more important than the name of the operation.
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Carlos Wolf,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
If a creditor already has a judgment against you when the inheritance is received, however, the situation can change significantly.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
The proceeds will first go toward judgment enforcement and auction costs, along with court and legal fees, according to lawyer Nguyen Thi Huyen Trang, who has previously represented Lan.
—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
The surgeon’s experience, judgment and ability to customize the procedure to the individual patient are far more important than the name of the operation.
—
Carlos Wolf,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
If a creditor already has a judgment against you when the inheritance is received, however, the situation can change significantly.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for judgment
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The ruling marks the latest legal blow to the requirement, which was part of an executive order Trump signed in March 2025.
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The court ruling means that the question will not be on the November ballot even though a Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll last week found that 66% of voters surveyed favored it.
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Harry has fought the decision in court to reinstate security, citing safety concerns for his wife and children, the outlet shared.
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The latest decision marks another step toward advancing one of the country’s key uranium development projects.
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Which apparently disqualifies them from having an opinion about a movie or casting decision.
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 When opinions clash, lead with practical care.
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Hired for four years at a salary of $440,000, Carvalho quickly adopted a strategic plan that included detailed, regular review of a school’s test scores — from both the annual state tests and periodic district assessments.
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After Iran played to a draw Sunday at SoFi Stadium, its second of the World Cup in as many matches, the team’s coach began his postmatch assessment by backing up six months.
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Separate from the murder case, Murdaugh pleaded guilty to dozens of financial crimes and remains behind bars on concurrent state and federal sentences of 27 and 40 years.
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Gomez is serving a prison sentence in New York in connection with the accusations involving the 13-year-old, officials said.
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The call for impeachment comes just days after a judge delivered the verdict following a two-day bench trial for Precious Bland.
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The jury in that trial was unable to reach a verdict on the charge related to Mann and a mistrial was declared, as one juror refused to continue deliberating amid hostilities among their fellow jurors.
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The belief from those people is that the couple, and especially Markle, are using the visit as a marketing ploy.
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As a result, his voice was confident, clear, and amplified by an empty-headed belief in his own good intentions.
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SpaceX received a cautious appraisal from KeyBanc Capital Markets, which said the stock’s lofty valuation already reflects much of its long-term growth potential.
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But any changes would not help in the immediate future — the first round of design appraisals and cost estimates won't be finished until 2027.
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“Judgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judgment. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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