Judgment

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/

Definitions of judgment

noun a decision of a court or judge

Example Sentences

A1 I trust my friend's judgment when it comes to choosing a restaurant.

A2 She made a quick judgment about the situation without knowing all the facts.

B1 The judge's judgment was fair and well-reasoned.

B2 It's important to use good judgment when making important decisions.

C1 Her keen judgment of character allowed her to choose the best candidate for the job.

C2 The artist's work was a masterpiece, a true testament to his impeccable judgment and skill.

Examples of judgment in a Sentence

formal The judge's judgment was based on the evidence presented in court.

informal I don't want to make a judgment without all the facts.

slang Don't be so quick to pass judgment on others.

figurative Her harsh judgment of herself held her back from pursuing her dreams.

Grammatical Forms of judgment

• past tense: judged
• plural: judgments
• comparative: more judgmental
• superlative: most judgmental
• present tense: judge
• future tense: will judge
• perfect tense: have judged
• continuous tense: is judging
• singular: judgment
• positive degree: judgment
• infinitive: to judge
• gerund: judging
• participle: judging

Origin and Evolution of judgment

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'judgment' originated from the Old French word 'jugement' which was derived from the Latin word 'judicium'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 13th century, the word 'judgment' has evolved from its legal and judicial roots to encompass a broader meaning of forming an opinion or making a decision based on discernment and evaluation.