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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
The case was continued as a civil matter by state Attorney General Tish James, resulting in a judgment of hundreds of million dollars that Trump had to pay.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
In fast-paced, high-pressure environments, many people push through stress and burnout silently, afraid of judgment or stigma.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
The overconfidence bias represents one of the most pervasive flaws in human judgment, where individuals' subjective confidence in their abilities far exceeds their objective accuracy.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Involvement in civil litigation took a toll on the financial well being for both, and for Ocean 5 the judgment in favor of the owner’s countersuit appears to have been the sole cause of its insurmountable debt.
—Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
In fast-paced, high-pressure environments, many people push through stress and burnout silently, afraid of judgment or stigma.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
The overconfidence bias represents one of the most pervasive flaws in human judgment, where individuals' subjective confidence in their abilities far exceeds their objective accuracy.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Involvement in civil litigation took a toll on the financial well being for both, and for Ocean 5 the judgment in favor of the owner’s countersuit appears to have been the sole cause of its insurmountable debt.
—Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for judgment
Noun
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After Heard filed an appeal of the verdict, the two announced separately that the case had been settled with the money paid by Heard going to charity.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
22 June 2025
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The verdict will go a long way toward shaping the dynamic in 2028.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2025
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In a moment when cultural winds shift rapidly, this Supreme Court decision anchors us to something enduring: the truth that children do best when raised by parents who are free to guide their moral and spiritual formation.—
Jeffrey S. Trimbath,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2025
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The parliamentarian's initial decisions mean Republicans have yanked out efforts to curb environmental regulations; restrict federal judges' powers; bulk up immigration enforcement; and cut funding from a consumer protection agency.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
29 June 2025
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Richie’s work on himself continues to, in my opinion, sustain all hope for humanity.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2025
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In my opinion, being an entrepreneur is more than just launching new businesses and accomplishing objectives.—
Bharath Kumar Kakkireni,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Haliburton put no weight on the leg and had his face wrapped in towels as he was taken to the Pacers’ locker room for evaluation.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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The big exited Barclays Center that night in a walking boot and stayed in New York Friday to undergo further imaging and evaluation while the team traveled to Seattle to begin a four-game roadtrip.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2025
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While the study has limitations, its findings demonstrate the potential of psychedelic therapy in the context of cancer treatment.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 June 2025
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The only adverse finding FIFA detected ahead of or during Qatar belonged to Costa Rica international Orlando Moises Galo Calderon.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Noun
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That said, this bit felt like a very important emotional conclusion, that real change had finally been achieved between these two characters.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
23 June 2025
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What is a totalitarian leader other than an individualist taking that creed to its cruel conclusions, erasing the uniqueness of every other person into mere characters in a drama?—
Ed Simon
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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The series garnered more than 190 million views in its premiere week alone, with over 60 million views in just the first week of availability.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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In contrast, the view from the west reveals a warm and welcoming form that seems to open its arms to visitors.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 June 2025
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The concert raised over £114 million but has also since faced criticism regarding perceptions of African nations and aid distribution.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
23 June 2025
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However, outdated perceptions persist, painting manufacturing as low-tech and low-paying.—
Dave Evans,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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“Judgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judgment. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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