Judgement vs Judgment
Judgement and judgment are the same words with slightly different spelling. Judgement and judgment are both nouns meaning the act of judging or the ability to judge. The words can also be used to describe a decision given by a court. If you are wondering which spelling is correct, the answer is either. However, judgment is the predominant spelling of the word.
Here are some definitions and examples to help clarify the meaning of these words.
Judgement/Judgment (noun)
The act of judging; the ability to judge.
Examples:
His grandfather was a man of wise judgement.
Her judgment was sound when she composed the will.
In the first example, judgement is used to describe a man’s ability to judge. In the second example, judgment describes a person’s act of judging. Note that the different spellings do not change the meaning or use of the words.
Judgement/judgment can also be used to describe a decision given by a court, as in the following example.
The state court handed down a judgement in favor of the defendant.
The reason behind the difference is unknown. Both spellings are used in both the United States and the United Kingdom, but judgment is the dominant use. However, no one will judge you for using judgement with an e!
Main Points
- Judgement and judgment are both nouns meaning the act of judging or the ability to judge.
- Judgment is the predominant spelling of the word.
- The words can also be used to describe a decision given by a court.