sound judgment
4
3.7
- noun
- /saʊnd ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
:
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- You've shown remarkably sound judgment.
- make sound judgment
Examples
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Learning a great deal about this topic will help you make sound judgments regarding your coverage.
Blog text (2) -
My definition of professionalism includes always striving to be the best, individually doing what is right, and always using sound judgment.
Academic text (2009) -
I had to think quickly and make sound judgment calls on my own to protect myself and my aircraft.
Blog text (8) -
When the change happened, I was pretty angry, but thankfully I used sound judgment and stayed the course.
Blog text (5) -
A prudent person is someone who is marked by sound judgment.
Blog text (26) -
Design engineers should know the assumptions behind decision support tools and should never use a tool as a substitute for sound judgment or professional experience.
Academic text (2005) -
Your bravery, sound judgment, and outstanding resolve are an example to all soldiers.
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Even so, these searches should be guided by reasonableness and sound judgment.
Academic text (2003) -
In two situations that could have become troublesome, you exercised sound judgment.
Fiction book (2001) -
The manager's decision was based on sound judgment, leading the team to success.
Synonyms
∞
3.7
Good practical judgment about what to do
758
3.2
Ability to make good decisions and form sensible opinions
571
2.7
To use what you know and have learned to make good choices and give good advice
244
1.8
The ability to make good decisions in everyday life
53
3.6
The ability to make sensible decisions in everyday life
34
5.4
Clear thinking and decisions based on facts and logic
18
6.1
Careful and sensible thinking and action to avoid risks
17
7.9
Skill at making good, quick decisions in a specific area
8
3.7
A quality of being fair, sensible, and showing good judgment
5
5.9
A person who thinks carefully and makes sensible choices
4
4.9
Careful thinking and good judgment in making decisions
2
9.6
The ability to notice and understand things quickly and clearly
1
8.7
Being very wise and good at making decisions
1
4.8
Being able to make good practical decisions in everyday life
1
7.2
Careful judgment when deciding what to do
1
4.6
Being careful and reasonable when making choices
1
7.5
Being experienced and able to make good choices
Being wise and showing good judgment
Skill in making good moral decisions in real life
The ability to think calmly and make good choices in difficult situations
Antonyms
How Good
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is directly compositional: 'sound' (reliable, sensible) modifies 'judgment' (ability to make decisions), so a learner who knows both words can infer 'sensible, well-considered decisions'. This adjective + noun pattern is a common, transparent construction cross-linguistically, making the meaning predictable to a B1 learner.
Etymology
The phrase sound judgment uses sound in the older sense 'strong' or 'healthy'. Think of a house that is sound — solid and safe — so a sound judgment is a decision that stands firm and can be trusted, which is why it means 'the ability to make sensible and careful decisions'.