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judgementthe ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/

Example Sentences

  • His judgement was clouded by too much coffee and too little sleep.
  • The teacher's judgement on the essay was harsh but fair.
  • She questioned her judgement after buying 20 bags of chips on sale.

judgement

NOUN

[/ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/]

the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions

Good judgement helped the pilot land the plane safely during the storm.
💡 Concept

Good judgement helped the pilot land the plane safely during the storm.

His good judgement solved the difficult problem. (👨‍⚖️ Judge + 🧠 Decision → Judgement)
🧠 Mnemonic

His good judgement solved the difficult problem. (👨‍⚖️ Judge + 🧠 Decision → Judgement)

Good judgement led to the right movement and a great achievement.
🎵 Rhyme

Good judgement led to the right movement and a great achievement.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/

🌳Etymology

Rootjudg
Suffix-ment

🎵Rhyme

adjustmentcommitmenttreatment
adjustment
commitment
treatment

🔗Collocations

good judgement
poor judgement
pass judgement
reserve judgement
against my judgement
sound judgement
value judgement

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His judgement was clouded by too much coffee and too little sleep.

The teacher's judgement on the essay was harsh but fair.

😄 Fun example

She questioned her judgement after buying 20 bags of chips on sale.

The final judgement will be announced next week.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

decisionverdictopinionassessmentevaluation

Antonyms

indecisionuncertainty

Related

judgejudicialjuryjusticereferee

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