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or judgement
1
as in verdict
a decision made by a court or tribunal regarding a case it has heard
the court will give its judgment in this case tomorrow morning
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2
as in decision
a position arrived at after consideration
built her fortune by making intelligent judgments about the performance of stocks
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3
as in opinion
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
your judgment of the situation isn't a very good one
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as in evaluation
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something
critical judgment on that new comedy has been overwhelmingly negative
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Recent Examples of judgment
These roles typically combine hands-on skills, human judgment, and interpersonal expertise –– all areas where AI still falls short.
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The Hill, 11 July 2025
How to protect yourself from fake agent phone scams and spoofed calls
These scams are designed to trigger panic and override your judgment.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
The lawsuit is seeking a declaratory judgment, which essentially would clarify the legality of the non-compete clause.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 10 July 2025
Over time, this builds a feedback culture rooted in growth, not judgment.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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The Hill, 11 July 2025
How to protect yourself from fake agent phone scams and spoofed calls
These scams are designed to trigger panic and override your judgment.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
The lawsuit is seeking a declaratory judgment, which essentially would clarify the legality of the non-compete clause.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 10 July 2025
Over time, this builds a feedback culture rooted in growth, not judgment.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for judgment
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Following the verdict, his defense pushed back after the judge denied the rapper's request for bail.—
Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2025
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The verdict was a repudiation of the law’s distance from the vernacular of life and real language, of the proceduralism of the legal system.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
3 July 2025
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Until this can be verified, the City Council must not come close to making any final decision.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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The legal advocacy group Center for Constitutional Rights criticized the decision, saying that without the plea agreements, the case will never be resolved.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
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With federal routes closing, pharmaceutical companies focused on shaping public opinion and state-level regulations.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Some people have very strong opinions on this topic.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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This systematic evaluation approach distinguishes startups that merely use AI from those that truly innovate with it.—
Pradeep Kumar Muthukamatchi,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Then, in 2023, Cook’s son James and a researcher named Ian Mertz blew it wide open, devising an algorithm that solved the tree evaluation problem using much less space than anyone thought possible.—
Ben Brubaker,
Wired News,
13 July 2025
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The findings have cast a shadow over one of BBC One’s most successful formats, which has been a cornerstone of the network’s programming since Torode and Wallace began co-hosting in 2005.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Instead of reading papers, many Anthropic researchers now simply upload them into Claude and chat with the assistant to distill the main findings.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
15 July 2025
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China had postponed the conclusion of the cognac probe twice, as the two sides tried to resolve the alcohol and EV spats, among others.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
4 July 2025
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Bypassing Bagwell should begin, in earnest, a pursuit of 3,000 hits that will define the conclusion of Altuve’s career.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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In the video, Mamdani sheds more light on his views of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.—
Gabe Friedman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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According to StreetEasy, there are plenty of units available to buy, though only one to rent: a $49,500-per-month three-bedroom with views of the Hudson River and sort of disappointingly gray custom Bulthaup cabinetry.—
Brendan O'Connor,
Curbed,
7 July 2025
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Remember, everyone is entitled to their opinion, and everyone’s perception comes from their unique place in this world.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Oxford Economics estimates spending among international visitors to the U.S. will fall $8.5 billion this year, as negative perceptions of the U.S. tied to trade and immigration policy lead travelers to other destinations.—
Ali McCadden,
CNBC,
4 July 2025
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“Judgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judgment. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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