Meaning & use

Judiciously

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In a way that shows good judgment; sensibly and carefully.

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The manager judiciously allocated the limited budget across the most urgent projects.

She judiciously avoided commenting on the controversial topic during the interview.

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Comes from 'judicious,' itself from the Latin 'judicium' meaning judgment; it implies careful, deliberate decision-making rather than mere caution.

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recklesslycarelessly

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