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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
At its core, mindfulness is staying in the present, focusing on one’s thoughts, feelings and surroundings without judgment.
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Monica Haider, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
The exhibition stems from Moore’s personal journey as a Black gay man, moving through environments where embodying both identities often led to discomfort, judgment, or exclusion.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 5 June 2025
She was additionally fined $40,000 and ordered to pay the $120,000 judgment, as well as give a DNA sample relating to her felony charge.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 5 June 2025
As 2013 research from Current Directions in Psychological Science explains, a relationship should be understood largely as a domain of judgment and decision-making.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Monica Haider, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
The exhibition stems from Moore’s personal journey as a Black gay man, moving through environments where embodying both identities often led to discomfort, judgment, or exclusion.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 5 June 2025
She was additionally fined $40,000 and ordered to pay the $120,000 judgment, as well as give a DNA sample relating to her felony charge.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 5 June 2025
As 2013 research from Current Directions in Psychological Science explains, a relationship should be understood largely as a domain of judgment and decision-making.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for judgment
Noun
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Written in Latin, the coroners' rolls are records of sudden or suspicious deaths as investigated by a jury of local men, called together by the coroner to establish facts and reach a verdict.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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Jurors ended the day without a verdict and are due back in Manhattan Supreme Court Monday morning.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
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In the 2025 General Assembly session, lawmakers passed legislation aiming to mitigate potential disruptions in the state marketplace due to federal decisions.—
Danielle J. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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The conservative-majority court has issued a string of decisions siding with churches and religious plaintiffs in recent years.—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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While the advice from Google is certainly not to be ignored by users, in my never humble opinion, Walsh does not agree.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The law was upheld last year in an opinion written by a prominent conservative judge.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Marine units pulled three people from the water while 19 others swam to shore on Hart Island before they were transported by Coast Guard, police and fire department units to nearby City Island to receive further medical evaluation at a hospital.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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The new parenting plan included a psychiatric evaluation for Travis Decker, mandatory mental health counseling, and a domestic violence evaluation, according to court documents.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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Given the findings above, concerns about backsliding seem unwarranted.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The findings also indicate that the Bay Area has a 51% chance of experiencing an earthquake with a magnitude of 7 and a 20% chance of measuring a magnitude of 7.5 or higher within that time frame.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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Roku’s Debt stood at $577 million at the conclusion of the most recent quarter, while its market capitalization is $11 billion (as of 6/6/2025).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The Big 12—arguably the most enthusiastic supporter of private capital among the conferences—recently came to a similar conclusion after a year-long evaluation process that reportedly included discussions with global investment firm CVC Capital.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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Scenic hiking trails weave through quiet valleys, offering breathtaking views of wildlife in their natural habitat.—
Carlsen Jes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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The poll found that only 20% of U.K. adults had a favorable view of Markle, while 65% of respondents had a negative view of the duchess.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
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Self-doubt is a common challenge among working mothers returning to the workforce, influenced by external and internal perceptions.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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For the most part, this perception is the result of clever marketing.—
Russell Dinkins,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2025
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“Judgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judgment. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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