verdict
word
Definition
A verdict is an official decision about a case, especially the decision a jury makes in court. It can also mean a final judgment or opinion about something more generally.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used in legal contexts: 'the jury's verdict', 'return a verdict', 'guilty/not guilty verdict'. In everyday English, it is also used figuratively for results or final opinions, as in 'The verdict on the new phone is positive.' Do not confuse it with 'sentence', which is the punishment given after a guilty verdict.
Example Sentences
The jury gave its verdict this morning.
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Everyone waited quietly for the verdict.
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The doctor said the test verdict was good.
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The verdict is in, and honestly, nobody is surprised.
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After a week of testing, the verdict on the app is pretty clear.
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We should wait for the full report before giving our verdict.
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