/
dʒʊˈdɪʃəs/
adj.
having or done with good judgement; sensible.
Derivative
- judiciously adv.
- judiciousness n.
Usage
Judicious means ‘using good judgement, sensible’, as in the judicious use of public investment; it should not be confused with judicial, which means ‘relating to the administration of justice’, as in the judicial system.
Etymology
C16: from Fr. judicieux, from L. judicium (see judicial).