judgement

Everyday

1. Judgement is the ability to make good, sensible decisions. tree →
2. A judgement is an opinion you form after thinking about something. tree →
3. (law) A judgement is the official decision of a judge or court. tree →
4. (church, Bible) The Last Judgement or Judgement Day is when, Christians believe, God will judge all people at the end of time. tree →

In the lessons

In safety and everyday life, children are told to «use your judgement» (think sensibly). In ethics, pupils learn not to make quick judgements about people. In RE, pupils meet the Day of Judgement. Phrases: «good judgement», «pass judgement», «against my better judgement», «a snap judgement», «Judgement Day».

Examples

• Use your judgement before crossing the road. tree →
• Against my better judgement, I ate the fifth cake. tree →
• Don't make judgements about people by their clothes. tree →
• The judge gave her judgement after hearing both sides. tree →
• Christians believe in a final Day of Judgement. tree →
• Her good judgement kept the team safe on the mountain. tree →
• It was an error of judgement to leave the door open. tree →

Note

Spelling: British «judgement», American «judgment» (no e); in UK law «judgment» is often used too. Both are correct. Verb «judge», adjective «judgemental» (judging others too quickly).