Judgement Day or Judgment Day? You Be the Judge!

Judgement vs. Judgment

Many people get confused between the words judgement and judgment. They look almost the same, but they have a small difference. Let’s learn more about them.

History

The word comes from the Old French word jugement, which means the act of judging. When it came to English, it took two different forms: judgement and judgment. Both forms are correct, but they are used in different places.

How to Use Them

Both words mean the same thing: the act of making a decision or an opinion about something. The difference is in where we use them:

• Judgement is more common in British English.
• Judgment is more common in American English.

Trick to Remember the Difference

Think about where you are or who you are writing to. If you are in the UK or writing for a British audience, use judgement. If you are in the US or writing for an American audience, use judgment.

Using “Judgement” in Sentences

1. The teacher made a fair judgement on the test scores.
2. Her judgement was respected by everyone.
3. In my judgement, the movie was very good.
4. He showed sound judgement in making that choice.
5. Trust your own judgement when solving problems.

Using “Judgment” in Sentences

1. The judge gave his final judgment on the case.
2. Her judgment of people is often accurate.
3. They reached a judgment after much discussion.
4. His judgment was questioned by many.
5. She showed poor judgment in making that decision.

Summary

The words judgement and judgment both mean the same thing but are used in different places. Use judgement in British English and judgment in American English. Remembering where you are or who you are writing for can help you choose the right word.