judgmentjudg·ment /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/ (also judgement British EnglishBrE) noun1[countableC] an opinion formed or a decision made after careful thoughtTraders said they would wait to see more economic data before making a judgement about the economy.
Mr Overs has said he is reserving judgment (=not forming an opinion until all the facts are available) on the deal.
→ value judgment2[uncountableU] the ability to make good decisionsThere is no substitute for common sense and good business judgment.
The company has shown poor judgment in its investment strategy.
3[countableC]LAW a decision made by a court of lawThe former president of the company now faces a $2.2 million federal court judgment against him.
Marx sued his employer and won a judgment for £25,000.
The court upheld a judgment (=said that another court’s judgment was correct) in the firm’s favor.
→ default judgment → deficiency judgment