judicious








adjective

  1. using or showing judgment as to action or practical expediency; discreet, prudent, or politic: judicious use of one’s money.
  2. having, exercising, or characterized by good or discriminating judgment; wise, sensible, or well-advised: a judicious selection of documents.

adjective

  1. having or proceeding from good judgment
adj.

1590s, “having sound judgment,” from Middle French judicieux (16c.), from Latin iudicium “judgment,” from iudicem (see judge (v.)). Meaning “careful, prudent” is from c.1600. Related: Judiciously; judiciousness.

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