noun
judgment
JUJ-munt/ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
The forming of an assessment through considered thought.
A walker shows good judgment by guiding his companion toward the safer footbridge.
Etymology
The judging base includes examining something and forming an opinion, not just delivering a legal verdict. Judgment names both that activity and the capacity to perform it with discernment.
In context
probably the hardest thing is having the ability to trust your judgment towards what you think is going to be a successful project
More examples
- I reserve judgment until I hear both sides.
- In her judgment, the repairs can wait until spring.
- First impressions sometimes lead to unfair judgments.
Forms
judgment · judgments
judge verb — To form an opinion after considering evidence.
Similar words
- assessment
- Focuses on evaluating qualities rather than deciding what to do.
- discernment
- Emphasizes recognizing important differences rather than forming a final opinion.
- decision
- Names the choice reached rather than the thinking behind it.