Judicious: Meaning, Examples and Quiz
Judicious (adjective) — Judicious means showing good judgement and careful consideration. It often describes a choice, use of resources or decision that seems sensible in the circumstances.
Judicious is different from judicial
A judicious choice balances the relevant needs rather than following an impulse. The adjective is a favourable description, but it does not mean that the decision is perfect in every possible situation.
Judicial concerns judges, courts or the administration of justice. A judicial decision is a court-related decision; calling it judicious is a separate judgement about its wisdom.
Judicious in sentences
- A judicious use of examples made the difficult topic easier to understand.
- The coach made a judicious substitution before the final round.
- We need a judicious balance between practice and rest.
- Her judicious selection of three sources kept the report focused.
Useful patterns and word forms
Judicious is an adjective: a judicious choice. Judiciously is an adverb: use your time judiciously. Do not use the adjective as the noun naming an ability; say good judgement.
Short quiz: check your understanding
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Question 1
A judicious choice is A) carefully sensible or B) necessarily related to a court?
Show answer 1 and explanation
A. Judicial is the word associated with courts.
Question 2
Complete: “Spend the remaining time ___.”
Show answer 2 and explanation
Judiciously. The adverb describes how to spend it.
Question 3
Does judicious mean guaranteed to work perfectly?
Show answer 3 and explanation
No. It describes sound judgement in context, not an infallible outcome.
Try it today: Explain one judicious choice you could make when planning your study time.
Dictionary reference: Merriam-Webster: Judicious. Examples and quiz questions are written for English Skill Studio.
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