Phrase guide

judgment call

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A ruling by an umpire, referee, or similar official during a sporting event, based on his or her perception of events and in the absence of any objective measurement.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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noun

Meaning 2

Any decision or other determination based on subjective criteria, especially one which takes into account the particular circumstances of a situation.

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noun

Meaning 3

The summons which will call the spirits of the deceased to their heavenly reward at the time of Final Judgment.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: Christianity

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Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 判斷判決 /判断判决 (pànduàn pànjué) — ruling
  • Chinese Mandarin: 主觀判定 /主观判定 (zhǔguān pàndìng) — ruling
  • Finnish: tuomarin päätös — ruling
  • Chinese Mandarin: 酌情決定 /酌情决定 (zhuóqíng juédìng) — decision
  • Chinese Mandarin: 主觀判斷 /主观判断 (zhǔguān pànduàn) — decision
  • Finnish: päätös — decision
  • Finnish: tuomio — decision
  • Chinese Mandarin: 末日審判號角 /末日审判号角 — summons
  • Chinese Mandarin: 最後審判的召喚 /最后审判的召唤 — summons
  • Finnish: tuomiopäivän kutsu — summons