Meaning & use
judicious
Showing good sense and sound judgment, especially in making practical decisions.
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A judicious investor spreads risk across several different types of assets.
The teacher made a judicious choice by addressing the conflict privately, not in class.
A note on using this word
Judicious describes wise, careful decisions, and should not be confused with judicial, which relates to courts and judges.
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