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judicious

Adjective

IPA /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/

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Showing careful thought and good judgment when choosing an action or deciding how to use something wisely.

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judicious/dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/

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A judicious decision shows good judgement.

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judicious — Showing careful thought and good judgment when choosing an action or deciding how to use something wisely.

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Showing careful thought and good judgment when choosing an action or deciding how to use something wisely.

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Word origin

From French judicieux, ultimately based on Latin judicium, meaning judgement.

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Judiciously is the adverb: use your time judiciously means use it with good judgment.

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