SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS

judicious

adjective

Showing careful thought and sound judgment.

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Showing sound judgment

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Judicious describes a choice made with good judgment; careful effort alone does not guarantee a sound result.

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A judicious choice of examples strengthened the presentation.
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Samira made a judicious choice when she delayed buying new shelves until the trial ended.
From A Proposal That Can Work.

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