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

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of judgment That’s the rigorous—or narrow-minded—judgment that . . . Gordon Hughes, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024 And yes, there is perhaps some irony in the fact that the man who was once Dirty Harry has now made a movie about the perils of rushing to judgment. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024 More empathy, less judgment. – Dan Giuliani, Volt Athletics To Prioritize Overall Employee Wellness For a long time, my focus was on productivity and business outcomes. Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024 The judgment follows a series of peaceful protest actions by Just Stop Oil across the UK over the past week, including at the British Museum, and after museum directors issued an open letter demanding an end to demonstrations involving notable artworks. Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for judgment 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for judgment
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  • Gutierrez’s ruling was stunning since judges rarely grant judgments as a matter law following a jury’s verdict.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The verdict came as a disappointment to Woodland, who maintains his innocence and had hoped for leniency.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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  • When a city’s leadership makes the decision, divisive and expensive referenda can be avoided, Newbrun wrote.
    Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • But when the second match begins, Robby makes the executive decision to tag Kenny in over Eli, leading Kenny to score two points and earn the win.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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  • But, as usual, opponents are swimming against the tide of public opinion.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • John Mulaney’s focus is on his life, his history, and his most mundane opinions.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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  • Exploration, evaluation, and project expenses decreased to $409,179 from $534,371, reflecting lower overhead and payroll costs.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Term limits, performance evaluations, and commitment to continuous learning are fundamental to the Board’s ability to stay ahead of rapid changes.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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  • To come to these findings, Delgado conscripted her genetics students over two terms to visit and collect samples of salmon directly from businesses.
    Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
  • These findings are significant for several reasons.
    Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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  • The decrease in revenue is primarily related to the conclusion of higher margin grants associated with the development of SGX943 and CiVax™.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • The conclusion of the poll is that many Americans think celebrities should stay out of politics, YouGov said — an idea in line with assertions made by the New York Times’ Peter Baker.
    Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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  • The drones and robots are outfitted with hidden cameras so researchers can get an up-close view of live critters without a noticeable human presence.
    Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Some on the far left view a second Trump term as an existential crisis and likely will be motivated to take to the streets to protest.
    Colin P. Clarke, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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  • In others, children and their parents answer questions about their perceptions and expectations of the recovery process.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • The brisk pace of crime-solving leaves more time for this episode to stretch out a bit with the ongoing plot strands of Captain Wagner’s concerns about workplace morale and his team’s perception of him as a leader, and Kaya and Elsbeth’s friendship.
    Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024

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“Judgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judgment. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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