judgment

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. an opinion that you form after thinking carefully about something.

n. a subjective opinion or evaluation formed after a period of consideration.

“In my judgment, the plan is too expensive and will not work.”

“The critic reserved judgment on the new novel until he had finished the final chapter, wanting to ensure his review was fair.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Law Formal · Technical

n. an official decision made by a judge or a court of law.

n. a formal and authoritative decision made by a court of law or a judicial officer.

“The court will give its final judgment on the case next Tuesday.”

“The Supreme Court issued a landmark judgment that fundamentally altered how privacy laws are applied to digital communications.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the act of criticizing someone or saying they are wrong.

n. the act of passing negative moral or social criticism on a person's character or actions.

“She felt the judgment of the other parents when her child started crying.”

“Living in a small town often means facing the constant judgment of neighbours who monitor every aspect of your private life.”