judgment
/ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
noun
- The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.
- Use your best judgment when choosing which route to take.
- His poor judgment led him to invest in a failing company.
- She showed good judgment by waiting for more information before deciding.
- An opinion or conclusion formed after careful thought.
- In my judgment, the movie was too long and boring.
- We should respect each other's judgments even when we disagree.
- The critic's judgment of the painting was harsh but fair.
- A decision or sentence given by a court of law.
- He appealed the judgment to a higher court.
- The court's judgment required the company to pay damages.
- The judge will announce her judgment tomorrow morning.
- A misfortune or punishment believed to be sent by God or fate.
- The plague was considered a divine judgment in medieval times.
- He felt the accident was a judgment for his reckless behavior.
- Some people saw the flood as a judgment for the city's sins.
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