judicious
Pronunciation: /dʒʊˈdɪʃəs/
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Definition of judicious
adjective
Origin:
late 16th century: from French judicieux, from Latin judicium 'judgement' (see judicial)
Judicious means ‘using good judgement, careful and sensible’, as in the judicious use of public investment or the judicious use of pesticides; it should not be confused with judicial, which means ‘relating to the administration of justice’, as in the judicial system.