verdict
gb/vˈɚdɪkt/ us/vˈɚdɪkt/
B2
English
~ 6500
ítélet, esküdtszéki döntés, vélemény, értékelés
NOUN
B2
1
ítélet
B1
Usage pattern:
a verdict of [guilty/not guilty]
After three days of deliberation, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
Három nap tanácskozás után az esküdtszék nem találta bűnösnek a vádlottat.
The judge reminded the jurors that they must base their verdict only on the evidence presented in court.
A bíró emlékeztette az esküdteket, hogy döntésüket kizárólag a bíróságon bemutatott bizonyítékokra kell alapozniuk.
The public waited anxiously outside the courthouse for the verdict to be announced.
Her family cried with relief when the foreman read out the verdict.
The controversial verdict sparked protests across the city.
Learner examples
The jury gave a verdict of guilty.
Az esküdtszék bűnösnek találta a vádlottat.
The court will announce the verdict tomorrow.
A bíróság holnap hirdet ítéletet.
After a long trial, the verdict was not guilty.
The judge asked the jury if they had reached a verdict.
People watched the news to hear the verdict.
Common mistake:
Learners often confuse "verdict" with "sentence". The verdict is the decision about guilt or innocence, while the sentence is the punishment decided after a guilty verdict. Another mistake is treating "verdict" as uncountable; it is countable, so we say "a verdict" or "the verdict".
Meaning
official court decision on guilt
Collocations
reach a verdict
|return a verdict
|deliver a verdict
|the jury's verdict
|a verdict of guilty
|a verdict of not guilty
Synonyms
judgment (Broader legal term; can refer to the court’s final decision including orders and reasons, not only the finding of guilty or not guilty.)
Antonyms
mistrial (A situation where a trial is not completed correctly and no verdict is given, so it is the opposite of reaching a verdict.)
Themes
law
|government
|society
|politics
Definition
The final, official decision in a court that says if a person is guilty or not guilty of a crime.
An official decision made at the end of a trial, especially by a jury, about whether the person accused of a crime is guilty or not guilty.
NOUN
C1
2
Usage pattern:
the verdict on [something]
So far, the public verdict on the new policy has been mostly negative.
Eddig a közvélemény többnyire negatívan ítéli meg az új intézkedést.
The critics' verdict on the film was surprisingly positive.
A kritikusok véleménye a filmről meglepően pozitív volt.
What’s your verdict on the restaurant—would you go back?
The early verdict from users is that the update is confusing.
After a week of testing, the team’s verdict was that the software wasn’t ready for release.
Learner examples
The critics’ verdict on the book was good.
A kritikusok véleménye a könyvről kedvező volt.
My final verdict on the phone is that it is too expensive.
A telefonnal kapcsolatos végső véleményem az, hogy túl drága.
What is your verdict on this plan?
The early verdict from fans is very positive.
The online verdict on the game is mixed.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think "verdict" can be used for any small, casual opinion. In everyday talk about simple likes and dislikes, English speakers more often say "opinion" or "view". "Verdict" is usually used when the opinion is final, careful, or sounds a bit serious or dramatic.
Meaning
final opinion after consideration
Collocations
the verdict on
|public verdict
|the final verdict
|the critics' verdict
|the jury's verdict on
|social media verdict
Synonyms
judgment (Very close in meaning, but "judgment" is more general; "verdict" often sounds more definite or collective, as if many people or experts have decided.)
Antonyms
uncertainty (If there is uncertainty, people have not reached a clear or final verdict.)
Themes
communication
|media
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A final opinion about something after people think about it or test it.
A final and often authoritative opinion or judgment about someone or something, especially after careful consideration or testing.
Grammar
Dictionary form
verdict
IPA
GB/vˈɚdɪkt/
US/vˈɚdɪkt/
Syllables & stress
ver - dict (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (ver)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: verdict
- Plural: verdicts
Word family
Expressions
deliver a verdict
3/dɪlˈɪvɚ ə vˈɚdɪkt/
fixed phrase
formally announce the verdict
To say the verdict officially in court.
Examples
- The judge will deliver the verdict next Monday.
- Crowds gathered outside the courthouse as the jury prepared to deliver its verdict.
- She stood up as the foreman delivered the verdict.
reach a verdict
1/ɹˈit͡ʃ ə vˈɚdɪkt/
fixed phrase
decide a case in court
To make and agree on the final decision in a court case.
Examples
- The jury took only two hours to reach a verdict.
- If the jurors cannot reach a verdict, the judge may declare a mistrial.
- They finally reached a verdict after reviewing all the evidence again.
return a verdict
2/ɹɪtˈɚn ə vˈɚdɪkt/
fixed phrase
jury gives its decision
For a jury to give its official decision at the end of a trial.
Examples
- After six hours, the jury returned a verdict of guilty on all counts.
- The jury returned a verdict of unlawful killing.
- If they cannot agree, they will not be able to return a verdict today.
the verdict on
4/ðə vˈɚdɪkt ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
final opinion about something
The final opinion about someone or something after people think about it or test it.
Examples
- The early verdict on the new coach is very positive.
- So, what’s the verdict on the project—do we continue or stop?
- The critics’ verdict on the play was mixed at best.