judicious

The definition of judicious is having good judgment.

(adjective)

An example of judicious is the decision to attend a particular college after researching several schools and their programs.

See judicious in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

having, applying, or showing sound judgment; wise and careful

Origin: Fr judicieux < L judicium, judgment < judex: see judge

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See judicious in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having or exhibiting sound judgment; prudent.

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Origin: From French judicieux

Origin: , from Latin iūdicium, judgment

Origin: , from iūdex, iūdic-, judge; see judge

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