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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
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.
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Diane J. Cho, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Or splurge on a cleaning service that can get that glass squeaky clean (no judgment here).
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
Against his better judgment and Manny’s apprehension, Ray decides to take Rick up on the job.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
The emerging workflow models suggest letting AI handle repetitive elements while humans focus on the aspects requiring artistic judgment.
—Moin Roberts-Islam, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Diane J. Cho, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Or splurge on a cleaning service that can get that glass squeaky clean (no judgment here).
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
Against his better judgment and Manny’s apprehension, Ray decides to take Rick up on the job.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
The emerging workflow models suggest letting AI handle repetitive elements while humans focus on the aspects requiring artistic judgment.
—Moin Roberts-Islam, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for judgment
Noun
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The jury in a New York City murder trial is frustrated by a single member whose skeptical caution forces them to more carefully consider the evidence before jumping to a hasty verdict.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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The jury deliberated for approximately 20 minutes before handing down a guilty verdict to 29-year-old Gregory Haendiges, who was charged with battery on a child, the Delaware County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office said in a March 18 news release.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2025
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Bad decisions, usually a string of them, are responsible for most mountain accidents.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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Mark’s decision to reintegrate; Helly’s attempt to carve her own path after her outie’s violation; Dylan G’s budding relationship with his own outie’s wife; and Irving’s dawning realizations about the true nature of Burt Goodman (Christopher Walken).—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Bezos' decisions about the opinion pages led veteran journalists who have been a part of the Post for decades to cut ties, including Associate Editor David Maraniss and former Senior Managing Editor Cameron Barr.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2025
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Siena pollsters did not ask New Yorkers their opinion on Trump’s move to end the toll.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2025
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In most applications, enterprises must prioritize robust security measures, regular compliance evaluations, and ongoing monitoring to mitigate the inherent risks associated with implementing such systems.—
Francis Sideco,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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This article does not constitute financial advice, and readers are encouraged to conduct their own evaluations before making business or investment decisions related to AI technologies.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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Kamel will present his findings March 29 at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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The high potential and high disruption of AI are findings from the 2025 AI Survey: Generative AI Adoption in the Enterprise, a survey of 1,600 US C-suite executives and knowledge workers by Writer, an enterprise generative AI platform, and Workplace Intelligence, an independent research firm.—
Caroline Ceniza-Levine,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Federal Reserve is widely expected by economists to leave interest rates unchanged Wednesday at the conclusion of its March meeting.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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The people who enjoyed that show were cheated out of a conclusion.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2025
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Mark Shanahan, an American politics expert who teaches at the University of Surrey in the U.K., took a similar view.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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More Americans had a negative view of Musk at 54% than a positive view at 42%, according to a Pew Research Center poll conducted from Jan. 27 to Feb. 2 – before his government overhaul escalated.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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Though local laws and policies may not be able to directly impact foreign relations, city and state leaders can still use their platforms to modify public perception of global issues and form international partnerships that propel mutually beneficial economic growth.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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According to a new survey, negative perceptions of esports are a thing of the past.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Judgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judgment. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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