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 While neither decision represents a final judgment on the merits, both courts emphasized limits on presidential authority in matters of domestic law enforcement and federal funding. Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025 The judgment is advisory and the final ruling is left to the Spanish court handling the compensation claim, per CBS News. Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025 While the company failed to convince Weksler to issue a stay that would have postponed pretrial discovery, a motion for summary judgement is still pending. Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025 Moving such a lawsuit to South Korea from the United States could be disadvantageous for families because the amount of compensation in any judgment or settlement would most likely be lower. New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for judgment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for judgment
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  • Jurors deliberated for less than three hours before delivering the verdict.
    Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
  • He was charged with the deaths of Maggie and Paul on July 14, 2022, sparking a months-long trial that ended with a guilty verdict.
    Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
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  • Third, standardize decision-grade data and impact frameworks.
    Olivier Wenden, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Filosa said the investment decisions were a result of discussions with the company’s new leadership team as well as stakeholders such as the company’s franchised dealer network.
    Michael Wayland, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
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  • The opinion is also one of which the new Victoria’s Secret creative director, Adam Selman, disagrees with.
    Essence, Essence, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The move divided opinion in Kenya but underscored Odinga's enduring role as a political power broker.
    NPR, NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
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  • Doctors can then refer people to retinal specialists for future evaluation and treatment.
    Liz Szabo, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Shortly before his death, Maka began having brief seizures, so the team began scheduling comprehensive evaluations.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
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  • Modern warfare increasingly depends on neuroscientific findings to help determine the best ways to train soldiers, defend populations against disinformation, and manage deterrence strategies.
    Big Think, Big Think, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Upon the basis of these findings, Congress declares that the constitutional right of citizens to vote is denied or abridged in some areas by the requirement of the payment of a poll tax as a precondition to voting.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 17 Oct. 2025
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  • Informed conclusion here — Whitworth and Fitzpatrick are going to dunk each other in a vat of Skyline Chili, then scream until the cameras cut out.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • That tour starts barely two weeks after the conclusion of Sublime’s extended summer and fall tour, which concludes Saturday at Mission Bayfest.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
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  • Some visitors had a chance to see the historic birth unfold as guests had a partial view in the side yard of the okapi habitat next to the okapi barn, officials said, per The Sacramento Bee.
    Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Observers have noted that many of these officials were missing from public view for several months.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
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  • The activist Aralikar believes that creating opportunities for female success is the key to shifting perceptions.
    Aishwarya S. Iyer, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
  • One of the chief reasons for flagging confidence is a perception that colleges aren’t giving graduates the skills employers need, said Kevin Guskiewicz, president of Michigan State University, one of the leaders at the meeting.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025

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“Judgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judgment. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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