judg·ment,
also judge·ment
(jŭj́mənt)
[Middle English jugement, from Old French, from jugier, to judge, from Latin iūdicāre; see judge.]
noun
- The act or process of judging; the formation of an opinion after consideration or deliberation.
- The mental ability to perceive and distinguish relationships; discernment: Fatigue may affect a pilot's judgment of distances.
- The capacity to form an opinion by distinguishing and evaluating: His judgment of fine music is impeccable.
- The capacity to assess situations or circumstances and draw sound conclusions; good sense: She showed good judgment in saving her money. See synonyms at reason
- An opinion or estimate formed after consideration or deliberation, especially a formal or authoritative decision: awaited the judgment of the umpire.
- Law
- A determination of a court of law; a judicial decision.
- A court act creating or affirming an obligation, such as a debt.
- A writ in witness of such an act.
- An assertion of something believed.
- A misfortune believed to be sent by God as punishment for sin.
- The Last Judgment.
