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judgment

Pronunciation: [ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt]

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Learn how to use judgment in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “decision-making”

(noun) this is when someone makes a choice or decision after thinking about something carefully. It's like when you decide what game to play after thinking about which one is the most fun.

Example

Her judgment about which movie to watch turned out to be great; everyone enjoyed it.

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His judgment was bad when he picked a game that no one liked.

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What was your judgment about the best way to solve the problem?

Context: “law”

(noun) this refers to a decision made by a judge in a court of law. It's like when a teacher gives a final decision after a disagreement in class.

Example

The court's judgment was fair and just for both sides.

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The judgment was criticized because it did not follow the law correctly.

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What did the judge's judgment say about the case?

Context: “personal opinion”

(noun) this is what you think about someone or something, based on your feelings or experiences. It's like when you say, 'I think this friend is nice' or 'I believe this book is boring.'

Example

My judgment on her character is that she is very trustworthy.

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His judgment about the food was negative; he thought it was too salty.

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What is your judgment about whether this book is interesting?

How to pronounce judgment

Pronunciation: [ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt]

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