B1nounUK spelling: judgementpsychologylaw
US/ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/
UK/ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/
the ability to make good decisions, or an opinion you form after thinking carefully
In context
I trust her judgment because she has run this business for twenty years.
Try not to make a judgment about people based on how they dress.
In my judgment, the plan is too risky for a small team like ours.
Words that go with judgment
adjective + noun
- good judgmentYou need good judgment to manage money well.
- poor judgmentDriving home after the party showed poor judgment.
verb + noun
- make a judgmentIt is hard to make a judgment without all the facts.
- use your judgmentThere is no fixed rule here, so just use your judgment.
- pass judgment onHe is quick to pass judgment on other people's choices.
noun + preposition
- error of judgmentHiring him without an interview was an error of judgment.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He has a good judge about people.Correct: He has good judgment about people.