judgment call

noun

: a subjective decision, ruling, or opinion

Examples of judgment call in a Sentence

The rules aren't clear in this case, so officials are required to make a judgment call.
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Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of judgment call was in 1847

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“Judgment call.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/judgment%20call. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.

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judgment call

noun
: a subjective decision, ruling, or opinion
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