verdict
/ˈvɜː.dɪkt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: verdicts
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest.
Noun
Examples
The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An opinion or judgement.
Noun
Examples
a “not out” verdict from the umpire
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “verdict” mean?
A decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest.
Is “verdict” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.