judgments
|judg-ments|
B2
/ˈdʒʌdʒmənts/
(judgment)
decision-making ability
Etymology
Etymology Information
'judgment' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'jugement', where 'juger' meant 'to judge'.
Historical Evolution
'jugement' transformed into the Middle English word 'jugement', and eventually became the modern English word 'judgment'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of judging', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the ability to make considered decisions'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.
Her judgments were always fair and balanced.
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Noun 2
an opinion or conclusion formed after consideration.
The court's judgments are final.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41