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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
No shame, no judgment: I’ve got forgotten about $200 there myself, which is almost enough for dinner in Laguna Beach.
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Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
Current law requires medical professionals to disclose a limited number of things, including court settlements and judgments as well as disciplinary actions involving police or other government and licensing agencies.
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Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Feldstein Soto faced criticism over a series of multimillion-dollar settlements and judgments as city liability payouts became a growing concern amid Los Angeles’ budget challenges.
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Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
6 June 2026
That’s why mortgage rates aren’t determined solely by the Fed but by millions of investors making judgments about the future.
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Michael J. Highfield,
Fortune,
5 June 2026
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Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
Current law requires medical professionals to disclose a limited number of things, including court settlements and judgments as well as disciplinary actions involving police or other government and licensing agencies.
—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Feldstein Soto faced criticism over a series of multimillion-dollar settlements and judgments as city liability payouts became a growing concern amid Los Angeles’ budget challenges.
—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
6 June 2026
That’s why mortgage rates aren’t determined solely by the Fed but by millions of investors making judgments about the future.
—
Michael J. Highfield,
Fortune,
5 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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To its credit, the Ai Funds prospectus includes the sentence a regulator would want to see.
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Graduation ceremonies around the country in recent weeks have made headlines for student valedictorians being cut off mid-sentence, guest speakers facing boos from audiences and even an allegation of a racist speech.
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Adams had a different verdict on the proceedings.
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The verdict With so many resorts in the Maldives to choose from, any new ones need to overachieve in order to compete with long-time favourites.
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Contrary to popular belief, the central bank has little influence over home loan rates.
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Most people who hold luxury beliefs are sincere.
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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 25 Jun. 2026.
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