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 These roles typically combine hands-on skills, human judgment, and interpersonal expertise –– all areas where AI still falls short. The Hill, 11 July 2025 How to protect yourself from fake agent phone scams and spoofed calls These scams are designed to trigger panic and override your judgment. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025 The lawsuit is seeking a declaratory judgment, which essentially would clarify the legality of the non-compete clause. Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 10 July 2025 Over time, this builds a feedback culture rooted in growth, not judgment. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for judgment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for judgment
Noun
  • In the verdict’s wake, the National Collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling Association (NCATA) solidified an alliance with USA Gymnastics to officially sanction its competitions.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 14 July 2025
  • Erin, who had been awaiting the verdict at the courthouse since deliberations began on Thursday, openly wept upon hearing the verdict of the first count read aloud.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
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  • Until this can be verified, the City Council must not come close to making any final decision.
    U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
  • Lawyers for the defendants, including alleged ringleader Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, are weighing whether to appeal the decision to the full federal bench or the U.S. Supreme Court.
    Sacha Pfeiffer, NPR, 11 July 2025
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  • Were those changes enough to sway her opinion on the issue?
    Daniel Bice, jsonline.com, 8 July 2025
  • In her opinion, runway shows don’t allow for networking opportunities because people just watch the show and leave.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
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  • This systematic evaluation approach distinguishes startups that merely use AI from those that truly innovate with it.
    Pradeep Kumar Muthukamatchi, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • Then, in 2023, Cook’s son James and a researcher named Ian Mertz blew it wide open, devising an algorithm that solved the tree evaluation problem using much less space than anyone thought possible.
    Ben Brubaker, Wired News, 13 July 2025
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  • Moreover, according to a recent Prosper Insights & Analytics survey, the findings emphasize the importance of price in motivating customers to switch mobile service providers, followed by coverage and data plans.
    Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • Instead of reading papers, many Anthropic researchers now simply upload them into Claude and chat with the assistant to distill the main findings.
    Billy Perrigo, Time, 15 July 2025
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  • The series came to a dramatic conclusion on Sunday, July 23, when Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales were crowned season 7’s winners.
    Erin Clements, People.com, 15 July 2025
  • In fact… The Chinese military does use Nvidia chips, according to research by Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology, which analyzed 66,000 military purchasing records to come to that conclusion.
    Billy Perrigo, Time, 15 July 2025
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  • The reopening has created a buzz among locals and visitors alike, offering a unique way to cool off in the city—with Eiffel Tower views included.
    Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
  • The basement is finished and, besides a wine cellar and laundry room, is ready to be transformed into a home theater, wellness center, or both, while the roof terrace provides neighborhood and city views.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 July 2025
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  • At the same time, perceptions of coolness may vary across different age brackets.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • In a video from the concert, Wonder pauses his show to speak to the audience about his personal life and how being blind has impacted his perception of the world around him.
    EW.com, EW.com, 15 July 2025

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“Judgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judgment. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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