SAT Basic
SAT Prep  /  Words  /  Basic  /  judgement

judgement

/ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
English Definition
n. the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions
中文释义
判断,判决
Example Sentence

Navigating the treacherous mountain pass required sound judgement about weather patterns and rock stability.

穿越危险的隘口需要对天气模式和岩石稳定性有准确的判断。

Synonyms
discernment discrimination wisdom
Antonyms
foolishness indiscretion
Know this word? Mark it mastered, or move on.
← Previous Next →

Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “judgement”?

  1. A The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions
  2. B Personal beliefs or judgments
  3. C Something that happens
  4. D The quality of being light in weight
Show answer

A — The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions. “judgement” means the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions”?

  1. A lightness
  2. B opinions
  3. C judgement
  4. D occurrence
Show answer

C — judgement. “judgement” means the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.

Common questions about “judgement”

What does “judgement” mean?

judgement — the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions. In Chinese: 判断,判决.

How do you pronounce “judgement”?

judgement is pronounced /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/.

How is “judgement” used in a sentence?

Navigating the treacherous mountain pass required sound judgement about weather patterns and rock stability. (穿越危险的隘口需要对天气模式和岩石稳定性有准确的判断。)

What are synonyms for “judgement”?

discernment, discrimination, wisdom — all close in meaning to judgement (the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions).

What is the opposite of “judgement”?

foolishness, indiscretion — each the opposite of judgement (the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions).

Is “judgement” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. judgement is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

Progress / 学习进度
52%
through SAT Basic
This level: 0 mastered (0% of the level)
The Digital SAT tests vocabulary through Words in Context questions, never as a standalone definition. Learn the word, then use it against a real passage.