"Judgements" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Judgements is the plural form of judgment. It refers to the act of making a formal and authoritative decision or finding, usually after a trial or investigation. For example: "The judge delivered his judgements in the courtroom."
The word "judgment" can have multiple meanings, but here are the most common ones:<br><br>1. The process of judging or making a decision: "The jury delivered its judgment on the case."<br>2. A decision or ruling made by a judge or court: "The judge handed down a verdict and judgment in the lawsuit."<br>3. A harsh or critical opinion: "The critics' judgment of the movie was overwhelmingly negative."<br>4. A sense of right or wrong, moral principle: "My personal judgment is that stealing is wrong."<br>5. In psychology, judgment refers to the process of thinking critically and making assessments or evaluations: "Judgment is an important skill in business decision-making."<br><br>In general, "judgment" can refer to the act of evaluating or deciding something, or the outcome of such an evaluation.
Judgmental refers to a person who forms opinions about someone or something based on their own biases, prejudices, or limited information, often in a critical or disapproving way. A judgmental person tends to make quick judgments about others without fully understanding their situation, circumstances, or motivations. They may also be overly critical, partake in gossip, or become overly focused on the perceived mistakes or shortcomings of others.