Meaning & use
verdict
The formal decision made by a jury or judge on a disputed question in a trial.
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The jury deliberated for six hours before delivering a guilty verdict.
Everyone in the courtroom waited nervously for the verdict to be read.
A note on using this word
Verdict is often extended informally to mean any final opinion, as in a critic's verdict on a film.
Words with a similar meaning
rulingjudgment
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A firm opinion or judgment reached after considering something carefully.
After tasting all three cakes, the judges gave their verdict on the winner.
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