Decision vs Judgment vs Ruling vs Verdict

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

Decision

Top 1000 (molto comune) A2 noun

Judgment

Top 1000 (molto comune) B1

Ruling

Top 2000 (comune) C1 noun

Verdict

Formale Top 2000 (comune) C1 noun

Più formale: Verdict

	Decision	Judgment	Ruling	Verdict
Pronuncia	🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈsɪʒn/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈsɪʒn/"]/	🇬🇧 //ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt// 🇺🇸 //ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈruːlɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈruːlɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 //ˈvɜːdɪkt// 🇺🇸 //ˈvɜrdɪkt//
Significato	Una scelta fatta dopo aver pensato alle opzioni. A choice made after thinking about options.	Una decisione su qualcuno o qualcosa. A decision about someone or something.	Una decisione o un ordine ufficiale preso da qualcuno al potere. An official decision or order made by someone in power.	Una decisione presa da una giuria o da un giudice in tribunale. A decision made by a jury or judge in a court.
Esempio	Making a decision can be very difficult when there are many options.	His judgment in the matter was unexpected.	The court will make its ruling on the case next week.	The jury reached a unanimous **verdict** of guilty.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Formale
Quanto è comune	Top 1000 (molto comune)	Top 1000 (molto comune)	Top 2000 (comune)	Top 2000 (comune)
Livello CEFR	A2	B1	C1	C1
Categoria grammaticale	noun		noun	noun
Collocazioni	big, crucial, fateful, arrive at, come to, make, process, time, decision about, decision on	make a judgment, snap judgment, sound judgment, judgment call, poor judgment	authoritative, definitive, unanimous, give, hand down, issue, ruling against, ruling by, ruling in favour/​favor of	reach a verdict, deliver a verdict, verdict of guilty, verdict of not guilty
Contrari	indecision, uncertainty	indecision, confusion, naivety	submission, disobedience, defiance	innocence, acquittal
Errori comuni	Saying 'make a choose' instead of 'make a decision'., Using 'decide' as a noun, e.g., 'the decide'., Confusing 'decision' with 'conclusion'.	Confused with 'judgement' (alternative spelling)., Using as a verb instead of a noun., Misplacing the emphasis in pronunciation.	Confused with 'ruling' as a verb instead of a noun., Using 'ruling' to describe an opinion rather than an official decision., Incorrectly using 'ruling' without a specific context, such as the type of case.	Confused with 'decision' - 'verdict' specifically refers to legal outcomes., Used in non-legal contexts incorrectly., Spellings such as 'verdicts' can be confusing as they may imply multiple decisions.
Note d'uso	Usa 'decisione' in contesti personali e professionali. È adatta per discussioni formali ma può essere usata anche informalmente. Evita il gergo quando prendi decisioni importanti. Use 'decision' in personal and professional contexts. It's suitable for formal discussions but can still be used informally. Avoid slang when making serious choices.	Usato sia in contesti formali che informali. Evitare nelle conversazioni casuali dove parole più semplici come 'decisione' potrebbero essere preferite. Used in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid in casual conversations where simpler words like 'decision' may be preferred.	Spesso usato in contesti legali per descrivere decisioni prese dai giudici. Potrebbe non essere appropriato in conversazioni informali. Often used in legal contexts to describe decisions made by judges. It may not be appropriate in casual conversation.	Usa 'verdetto' in contesti legali o discussioni sulla giustizia. Evita in situazioni informali dove si possono usare termini più semplici. Use 'verdict' in legal contexts or discussions about justice. Avoid in casual situations where simpler terms can apply.

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House Of Cards › S1 E1

The decision is made.

Breaking Bad › S1 E5

I feel that this decision you've made

House Of Cards › S1 E1

The decision is made.

Breaking Bad › S1 E5

I feel that this decision you've made

Decision

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

Do not be too eager to deal out death and judgment.

Better Call Saul › S1 E1

never-to-be-repeated lapse of judgment.

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

Do not be too eager to deal out death and judgment.

Better Call Saul › S1 E1

never-to-be-repeated lapse of judgment.

Judgment

You have all these rules, and you think they'll save you.

Breaking Bad › S1 E4

I just don't want emotions ruling us.

You have all these rules, and you think they'll save you.

Breaking Bad › S1 E4

I just don't want emotions ruling us.

Ruling

Domande frequenti: Decision vs Judgment vs Ruling vs Verdict

Qual è la differenza tra Decision, Judgment, Ruling e Verdict?

Decision: A choice made after thinking about options. Judgment: A decision about someone or something. Ruling: An official decision or order made by someone in power. Verdict: A decision made by a jury or judge in a court.

Quale è più formale: Decision, Judgment, Ruling e Verdict?

Verdict è la più formale tra queste.

Decision, Judgment, Ruling e Verdict sono allo stesso livello CEFR?

Decision: A2, Judgment: B1, Ruling: C1, Verdict: C1 sulla scala CEFR.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

Decision: Making a decision can be very difficult when there are many options. Judgment: His judgment in the matter was unexpected. Ruling: The court will make its ruling on the case next week. Verdict: The jury reached a unanimous **verdict** of guilty.

Posso usare Decision, Judgment, Ruling e Verdict in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Decision, Judgment, Ruling e Verdict sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.