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- pronunciation:
- vuhr
dihkt
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the decision of a judge or jury in a law case.
The verdict in Mr. Simpson's trial was "not guilty."- synonyms:
- judgment, ruling
- similar words:
- conclusion, decision, decree, opinion, sentence
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| definition 2: |
any decision or opinion.
After living with lime-green walls for a week, the verdict in my family was that the color had to go.- synonyms:
- decision, evaluation, judgment
- similar words:
- determination, opinion
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act |
The word verdict
contains the following parts:
dic, dict
Latin
root
that means speak, declare
  Example words:
abdicate, addict, addiction, contradict, contradictory, dedicate, dictate, dictator, dictionary, indicate, indict, predicate, predict, prediction, verdict
ver
Latin
root
that means truth
Example words:
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