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/ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/ · judg·ment
noun
  1. The act of judging; the process of forming an opinion or evaluation about something. Her judgment of the painting's authenticity was immediately trusted by the gallery.
  2. The power or faculty of performing such operations; especially the ability to decide rightly, justly, or wisely. He is a man of sound judgment, always weighing the facts before acting.
  3. The conclusion or result of judging; an opinion or decision. The committee's judgment was that the proposal should be approved.
  4. A formal decision or decree issued by a court of law. The judge entered a judgment in favor of the defendant after the trial.
Did you know? In American English the spelling "judgment" is standard, while British English often prefers "judgement" for the noun, though both are accepted in the U.S.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 14, 2026