Judgment
Noun
UK
/ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/
US
/ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
An opinion or decision about something, or a legal decision.
Example
"Her judgment was correct."
"Good judgment helps you make choices that keep you safe and happy."
"A judge’s judgment in court can change someone’s life."
Explanation
Judgment means the ability to make good decisions or the opinion you form about something. For example, her judgment helped her choose the right path, or his judgment about the task was different from his colleague’s. It can also mean a decision made by a judge in court, like the judgment was announced after the trial. Judgment can be fair or unfair, depending on how well someone understands the situation.
👉 This is the American spelling; the British spelling is “judgement”.