judgement

/ˈdʒʊdʒmənt/; /ˈdʒuːdʒmənt/

Definitions

1. noun

the process of forming an opinion or making a decision after careful consideration

“The jury delivered their judgement after several hours of deliberation.”

2. noun

a formal opinion or decision made by a court or other authority

“The judge’s judgement was upheld by the appeals court.”

3. noun

a personal opinion or assessment, especially a critical one

“She made a harsh judgement about the movie’s plot.”

4. verb

to form an opinion or make a decision about something or someone

“The coach will judgement the player’s performance at the end of the season.”

Synonyms

  • decision
  • verdict

Antonyms

  • indulgence
  • leniency