Origin: Latin suffix -ment
Judgement has 8 different meanings across 1 category:
the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
"opinions are usually written by a single judge"
the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations
"The judge's sharp judgement allowed her to quickly distinguish guilt from innocence based on subtle inconsistencies in the testimony."
the capacity to assess situations or circumstances shrewdly and to draw sound conclusions
"Her sharp judgement allowed her to spot the flaw in the business plan before any other investors noticed."
(law) the determination by a court of competent jurisdiction on matters submitted to it
"The judge signed the final judgement, ruling that the defendant was liable for the damages claimed in the lawsuit."
the act of judging or assessing a person or situation or event
"they criticized my judgment of the contestants"
Alternative spelling of judgment.
"The old dictionary lists judgement as an alternative spelling of judgment."
In plain English: Judgment is your ability to make good decisions based on what you know and see.
"The judge's harsh judgement surprised everyone in the courtroom."