judgment meaning
judgment :
decision, opinion
noun
▪ The judge made a fair judgment.
▪ The judge made a fair decision.
▪ Her judgment was quick and wise.
▪ Her decision was fast and smart.
paraphrasing
▪ verdict – decision
▪ conclusion – opinion
▪ ruling – decision
▪ assessment – opinion
Pronunciation
judgment [ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt]
The stress is on 'judge' and sounds like 'juhj-muhnt'.
Common phrases and grammar about judgment
judgment - Common meaning
noun
decision, opinion
Part of Speech Changes for "judgment"
▪ judge (verb) – to form an opinion or decision
▪ judgmental (adjective) – quick to form opinions or decisions
▪ judicious (adjective) – showing good judgment
▪ judiciary (noun) – the system of courts that interprets and applies the law
Common Expressions with "judgment"
▪ pass judgment – to give a decision or opinion
▪ reserve judgment – to delay giving a decision or opinion
▪ sound judgment – good decision or opinion
▪ poor judgment – bad decision or opinion
Important examples of judgment in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, judgment is often used to mean a decision or opinion made by someone.
Example of a confusing word: judgement (alternative spelling)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Judgment is usually used as a noun in TOEIC grammar questions, focusing on its use in forming opinions or decisions.
judgment
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
pass judgment
'give an opinion or decision', often used in legal or formal contexts.
sit in judgment
means 'to judge someone or something', often used when someone is in a position to make a decision.
Differences between similar words and judgment
judgment
,
verdict
differences
Judgment is a general decision or opinion, while verdict is a formal decision made in a court.
judgment
,
decision
differences
Judgment is often a thoughtful opinion, while decision can be any choice made.
Words with the same origin as judgment
The origin of judgment
judgment comes from the Old French 'jugement', which meant the action of trying at law.
Word structure
It has the root 'judge' (to form an opinion) and suffix 'ment' (noun), meaning 'the act of judging'.
Words with the same origin
The root of judgment is judge (to form an opinion). Words with the same root include judiciary (the system of courts).
