Meaning of judgment call | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A ruling by an umpire, referee, or similar official during a sporting event, based on his or her perception of events and in the absence of any objective measurement.
2. Any decision or other determination based on subjective criteria, especially one which takes into account the particular circumstances of a situation.
3. The summons which will call the spirits of the deceased to their heavenly reward at the time of Final Judgment.

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Examples

“The rookie outfielder was waved out before he reached the plate. The reason for the rare judgment call? According to Rule 7.09 (i), a coach cannot "assist" a runner.”

“This probably ought to be a judgment call made by individual teachers who know their students well.”

“So stood I, by an atmosphere beguiled Of glad surprise, when first thy lips let fall The name I lightly carried when a child, That I shall rise to at the judgment call.”

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