judgment call
A 'judgment call' involves making decisions based on personal opinion or subjective criteria, commonly seen in sports, business, and everyday life.
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Definition
B2General
(common)A decision made based on personal opinion rather than clear rules.
Example
- Choosing the right candidate for the job was a judgment call.
B2Sports
(technical)A ruling by an official based on their perception of events, without objective measurement.
Example
- The referee's judgment call was disputed by the players.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "judgment call":
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