judgment

/ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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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