WordHive Learning Dictionary

Judgment

noun

Judgment means a decision or opinion made after thinking.

8 letters 2 syllables

What does Judgment mean?

Judgment means a decision or opinion made after thinking.

Dictionary definition

A decision, opinion, or ability to make good choices after thinking about information.

Example sentences

Judgment in a sentence

easy

Good judgment helps you make safe choices.

medium

The coach used judgment when choosing the final lineup.

hard

The essay showed careful judgment by comparing evidence before reaching a conclusion.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Judgment

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does judgment mean?

Practice 2

Which sentence uses judgment correctly?

Practice 3

Which word is closest in meaning to judgment?

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Judgment

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Sounds like

juj · munt · strongest beat: juj

Synonyms

Words like Judgment

decisionUse for a choice made after considering options.
assessmentUse for a reasoned opinion about quality or value.
Antonyms

Opposite words

confusionUse when thinking is unclear.
indecisionUse when a person cannot choose.
Synonym practice

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Word family

Judgment word family

Base word

judgment

verb

judge

To form a judgment.

noun

judgments

Plural form of judgment.

adjective

judgmental

Too quick to judge others harshly.

Related words
Student support

Understand Judgment

Hint for students

Judgment means a decision or opinion made after thinking.

Common mix-up

Judgment is not the same as confusion. Judgment means judgment means a decision or opinion made after thinking.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: The coach used judgment when choosing the final lineup. Clue words: coach, used, choosing. Underline clue words that show why judgment fits instead of confusion. Now write one new sentence that shows judgment without using the word judgment. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show judgment?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The coach used judgment when choosing the final lineup." Why does judgment fit better than confusion?