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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 potential long-term costs — in legal judgments, settlements and reputational harm — could run into the millions.
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Anita Edmondson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2025
Hogan sued for invasion of privacy and won a $140 million judgment by a jury in June 2016.
—Stephanie Guerilus, ABC News, 24 July 2025
The colossal judgment forced Gawker Media to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, even though the parties settled for $31 million.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 24 July 2025
Intellectual humility, or open-mindedness, is directly associated with better judgment and decision making, according to research from Duke University.
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—Cheri Rainey, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Anita Edmondson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2025
Hogan sued for invasion of privacy and won a $140 million judgment by a jury in June 2016.
—Stephanie Guerilus, ABC News, 24 July 2025
The colossal judgment forced Gawker Media to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, even though the parties settled for $31 million.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 24 July 2025
Intellectual humility, or open-mindedness, is directly associated with better judgment and decision making, according to research from Duke University.
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—Cheri Rainey, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for judgment
Noun
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This past April, Kingston was taken into custody after his guilty verdict, but posted $100,000 bond before his release.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
24 July 2025
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The verdict comes after lengthy trial deliberations, which included a mistrial and two juries discharged.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 July 2025
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The plummeting price could be attributed to OPEC’s decision to heavily increase production in May, June, and July of this year.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The Kansas City Royals aren't far out of playoff contention, but with a congested race in the American League, some teams will have to make tough decisions very soon.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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This could have swayed people on social media, but that doesn’t normally impact fighter’s opinions.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Many of his opinions are unorthodox and expressed with a freewheeling exuberance generally unknown in a profession—classical-music criticism—that is normally self-effacing and respectful, if not carpet-slipper timid and dull.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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For a fair evaluation, peer stock returns also represent post-earnings one-day (1D) returns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The suspect was charged with unlawful entry and in connection with an outstanding warrant and was taken to a local hospital for a medical evaluation, according to the statement.—
Joseph Tanfani,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
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In May, Hotel With Tub, a website that helps travelers find the best hotels with the most serene tubs, revealed the findings of its study on the top 100 digital nomad destinations around the globe for 2025.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
28 July 2025
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Some Senators are standing by the Senate Intelligence Committee’s 2020 findings of Russian collusion in the 2016 election.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
27 July 2025
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Regulators should consider fast-tracking reviews for critical infrastructure projects, and assess potential regulatory impacts at the conclusion of key research and technology development projects.—
Deborah Wince-Smith,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Even on a day like Thursday, at the conclusion of a long and humid Carolina Panthers training camp practice, when he was approached by a reporter and didn’t even need to hear the first full question before knowing what he’d be asked to talk about.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 July 2025
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Don’t miss the rooftop deck — perch on the observation bench for panoramic harbor views and drifting Gray Lady fog.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Younger or more timid guests, like my youngest, may prefer Flight of the Hippogriff, a family coaster alongside Hagrid’s hut with terrific views of the park.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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New research from the University of Notre Dame reveals that letting customers keep instead of returning products taps into powerful psychological principles that transform transactional relationships into personal ones – changing the brand’s perception.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Throughout early modern Europe (circa 1450 to 1800), perceptions of women were heavily influenced by biblical figures such as Eve.—
Smithsonian Magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 July 2025
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“Judgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judgment. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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