Judgment

English Meaning

The act of judging; the operation of the mind, involving comparison and discrimination, by which a knowledge of the values and relations of thins, whether of moral qualities, intellectual concepts, logical propositions, or material facts, is obtained; as, by careful judgment he avoided the peril; by a series of wrong judgments he forfeited confidence.

1. The act or process of judging; the formation of an opinion after consideration or deliberation.
2. The mental ability to perceive and distinguish relationships; discernment: Fatigue may affect a pilot's judgment of distances.
3. The capacity to form an opinion by distinguishing and evaluating: His judgment of fine music is impeccable.
4. 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.
5. An opinion or estimate formed after consideration or deliberation, especially a formal or authoritative decision: awaited the judgment of the umpire.
6. Law A determination of a court of law; a judicial decision.
7. Law A court act creating or affirming an obligation, such as a debt.
8. Law A writ in witness of such an act.
9. An assertion of something believed.
10. A misfortune believed to be sent by God as punishment for sin.
11. The Last Judgment.