verdict
Pronunciation: [ˈvɜr.dɪkt]
Word
Context: “law”
(noun) the decision made by a jury or a judge in a court case. It tells everyone what the outcome of the trial is, like whether someone is guilty or not.
Example
The jury reached a verdict after three days of deliberation.
Example
The judge's verdict was not in favor of the defendant.
Example
What was the verdict in the trial?
Context: “opinions”
(noun) a judgment or opinion about something. It can be used when someone decides how they feel about a situation or a person.
Example
After trying the new dessert, her verdict was that it was delicious.
Example
His verdict on the movie was quite harsh; he thought it was boring.
Example
What is your verdict on the book you just read?
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