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judicious

ju·di·cious

UK/dʒuˈdɪʃ.əs/ US/dʒuˈdɪʃ.əs/ uncommon

adjective

1.

characterized by good judgment or sound thinking

  • “judicious journalism”
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2.

marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters

  • “judicious use of one”
  • “;”
  • “;”
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3.

proceeding from good sense or judgment

  • “a sensible choice”
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Origin

From French judicieux, ultimately derived from Latin iudico. Related to judge, judicial.

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