Meaning & use

judicious

adjective·Advanced

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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