verdict

noun

ˈvər-(ˌ)dikt How to pronounce verdict (audio)
Definition of verdictnext
1
as in decision
a position arrived at after consideration the marketing consultant's verdict was that we were doing just fine

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2
as in opinion
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge was anxious to hear her best friend's verdict on her new boyfriend

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Recent Examples of verdict He was acquitted of first-degree murder by the jury in Anchorage, Alaska, and appeared emotionless when the verdict was announced, the outlets reported. — Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 Difficulty reaching a unanimous verdict The jurors deliberated for nearly three days before arriving at their decision. — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 30 June 2026 In handing down the verdict, the judges said his actions ran counter to Indonesia’s anti-graft efforts and were carried out systematically, while noting as a mitigating factor that the former minister had no prior criminal conviction. — Chandra Asmara, Fortune, 30 June 2026 At the end of a two-week trial, the verdict went strongly in favor of Maria Avila, who was viciously attacked by Hades, a 200-pound Caucasian shepherd owned by Brown, while emptying trash outside the singer’s Tarzana, California house. — Chris Willman, Variety, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for verdict
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdict
  1. decision
  2. opinion
  3. conclusion
  4. belief
  5. view
  6. mind
Noun
  • James is an unrestricted free agent and the early timing of his decision allows the Lakers to approach free agency, which officially began Tuesday afternoon, with an almost clean slate.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Gaines said the decision felt like the culmination of the last several years of her life, but also a reminder of how far the debate had moved.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of decision
Noun
  • Coney Barrett signed on to the majority opinion that Roberts wrote, and Kavanaugh concurred.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Maureen Groppe What will the justices do after wrapping up today’s final opinions?
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of opinion
Noun
  • Instead of presenting a conclusion alone, the system can show the factors that contributed to a recommendation, including the data used, operational constraints considered, and alternative options that were evaluated.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
  • The company says the claims contain flawed conclusions and rejects the characterization of the technology as a botnet.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of conclusion
Noun
  • As Jupiter and Chiron clash, explore new beliefs or ideas without committing to them – yet.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Beyond the importance of education, he was also motivated by his own beliefs about the role of wealth in society and China’s national development.
    — Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of belief
Noun
  • But as global investors consider whether AI itself has become a bubble, BlackRock’s view is to buy stocks exposed to scarce industry inputs.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • Surveillance footage showed the three men running out of camera view.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Definition of view
Noun
  • Thousands of fans in Mexico lost their minds and shook the earth.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • At the beach, maybe, at a barbecue or whatever place sets fireworks pinwheeling through your holiday-happy mind.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
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“Verdict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdict. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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