English UsageComparison guide

Judgment vs. Judgement

“Judgment” and “judgement” are both documented spellings. Cambridge uses judgment as the main headword and also records judgement, including as a UK form in Business English, so context and house style matter.

Quick answer

Both “judgment” and “judgement” are documented. Follow the regional, legal, or house style required for your document.

Key details

Confusion Familyaccepted-spelling-variants
Noun Variant ScopeCambridge uses judgment as a headword and also records judgement; its Business English entry marks judgement as a UK form.
Rule Familyorthographic-variation
Termsjudgment, judgement

Further guidance

Core difference

Both “judgment” and “judgement” are recorded spellings; Cambridge uses “judgment” as the main headword and also records “judgement.”

Fast Test

Follow the spelling required by your dictionary, jurisdiction, publication, or house style, and stay consistent.

Variant Boundary

Avoid claiming that one form is universally incorrect; the cited dictionary records both.

Sources and evidence

Sources are shown with the role they play in this guide. Historical or style-sensitive claims are kept within the evidence boundary described above.

  1. JUDGMENT — Cambridge Dictionary (opens in a new tab)Cambridge University Press · Judgment headword with judgement also recorded
  2. JUDGEMENT — Cambridge Dictionary (opens in a new tab)Cambridge University Press · UK judgement entry cross-referenced to judgment

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