Judgment or Judgement

Which is the correct spelling? The correct spelling is Judgment (not Judgement).

Correct Spelling

Judgment

Incorrect Spelling

Judgement

How common is this error?

There are 933,000 search results on Bing for the misspelling 'Judgement'. 'Judgement' ranks in the top 130 of most common errors caught by TripleChecker, with at least 59 websites containing this mistake.¹

Part of speech and definition

The word "judgment" can function as a noun. It refers to the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions. In legal contexts, it also denotes a formal decision made by a court regarding a case.

Examples of judgment being used in a sentence:

Correct The jury's judgment was a pivotal moment in the trial, influencing public opinion for years to come.
Incorrect The jury's judgement was a pivotal moment in the trial, influencing public opinion for years to come.
Correct After careful consideration, she came to the judgment that pursuing her dreams was more important than conforming to societal expectations.
Incorrect After careful consideration, she came to the judgement that pursuing her dreams was more important than conforming to societal expectations.
Correct His hasty judgment of the new employee proved to be unfounded when he saw her impressive work ethic and creativity.
Incorrect His hasty judgement of the new employee proved to be unfounded when he saw her impressive work ethic and creativity.

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Other common questions

What is the correct spelling?

Judgment

What is its origin?

The word 'judgment' originates from the Old French term 'jugement,' which is derived from the Latin 'iudicium,' meaning "judgment, decision, trial." The Latin word comes from 'iudex,' meaning "judge."

How do you pronounce judgment?

The word 'judgment' is pronounced as /ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/. It can be phonetically broken down into two syllables: "judg" (rhymes with "fudge") and "ment" (like "meant").

Any tips for using the word in a sentence?

The word 'judgment' can be used in a sentence like, "Her judgment in choosing the right candidate for the job was exemplary." When using 'judgment,' it's important to note that in American English, it is spelled without an 'e' after the 'g,' while in British English, 'judgement' with an 'e' is also acceptable, and the context should always clarify whether it refers to the act of judging or a decision made.

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1: Data as of 09/01/2024.