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verdict

Pronunciation: [ˈvɜr.dɪkt]

Word

Learn how to use verdict in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

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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?

How to pronounce verdict

Pronunciation: [ˈvɜr.dɪkt]

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