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or judgements
1
as in findings
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 decisions
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 opinions
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 perceptions
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 judgments
In his account, morality—that body of judgments about good and evil, the practices that reflect those judgments, and the blame, guilt, and punishment that sustain them—hasn’t always existed.
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Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
The facts on which moral judgments depend are not themselves up to us.
—Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
And yeah, there’s some character judgements in there too, but Jenkins von Blowhard has oversimplified things quite a bit there.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
These scenarios introduce risks into processes like fair value estimations, impairment assessments and disclosures, particularly when these judgments depend on visual or audio-based evidence.
—Pankaj Vasani, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Our news judgments are made independently – not based on or influenced by donors or any revenue source.
—The Dial, 19 Dec. 2024
Expensive legal settlements and court judgments resulting from lawsuits against the city have been especially costly.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
As a matter of fact, research targeting 900 scientists shows that subjective judgments can impact research results.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
That has left behind many of the some 18,000 terrorism victims eligible for the fund after receiving court judgements.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
The facts on which moral judgments depend are not themselves up to us.
—Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
And yeah, there’s some character judgements in there too, but Jenkins von Blowhard has oversimplified things quite a bit there.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
These scenarios introduce risks into processes like fair value estimations, impairment assessments and disclosures, particularly when these judgments depend on visual or audio-based evidence.
—Pankaj Vasani, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Our news judgments are made independently – not based on or influenced by donors or any revenue source.
—The Dial, 19 Dec. 2024
Expensive legal settlements and court judgments resulting from lawsuits against the city have been especially costly.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
As a matter of fact, research targeting 900 scientists shows that subjective judgments can impact research results.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
That has left behind many of the some 18,000 terrorism victims eligible for the fund after receiving court judgements.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for judgments
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Remember that actions follow choices/decisions based on a strategy/framework/approach/guiding principles (how) to deliver a mission/objective/goal (what) in order to achieve a purpose/intent (why).—
George Bradt,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Finally, this is the sort of data analysis that is needed before making policy decisions that impose new regulations on housing.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Share updates about your music, or even ask your audience for their opinions—fans love being part of their favorite artists' creative processes.—
Justin Grome,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Foster diverse perspectives by embracing opinions, as groundbreaking concepts frequently stem from individuals who dare to question wisdom.—
Nirmal Chhabria,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, research published in Perception suggests that perceptions of physical attractiveness can vary seasonally, with participants rating certain traits differently in winter as compared to summer.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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This bias underscores the need for a critical analysis of how societal perceptions and media representations can unintentionally romanticize or normalize the actions of charismatic criminals.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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What's New The trial of eight individuals accused of assisting the Islamic extremist who murdered French history teacher Samuel Paty is nearing its conclusion, with verdicts set to be delivered on Friday, more than four years after the killing.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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What Happens Next The court will now prepare to deliver its verdicts.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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The ability to draw statistical conclusions and use predictive analytics to reduce hazards with fewer resources is made possible by them.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Department of Justice conducted its own independent investigation and reached the same fundamental conclusions.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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At a meeting of the Milwaukee Community Justice Council this month, Adam Oldenburg, the forensic court liaison for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, said 204 people were on the waitlist for competency evaluations and treatment.—
Eva Wen,
Journal Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
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Contamination The goal of these agentic evaluations is to measure how capable models are at acting autonomously.—
Lukas Petersson,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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These systems understand and interpret human emotions, beliefs, and intentions, enabling richer interactions.—
Douglas B. Laney,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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These records reveal beliefs about the afterlife and daily life—fishing, harvesting, and other activities.—
Costa Beavin Pappas,
ARTnews.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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More attention to be applied to Zero Trust risk management strategies, from vulnerability assessments and securing code from production throughout the life cycle.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Techniques like penetration testing and ongoing vulnerability assessments are critical in maintaining device security.—
Christian Espinosa,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Judgments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judgments. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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