judgment call

judgment call
a) A ruling by an umpire, referee, or similar official during a sporting event, based on his or her perception of events and in the absence of any objective measurement.

The rookie outfielder was waved out before he reached the plate. The reason for the rare judgment call? According to Rule 7.09 (i), a coach cannot "assist" a runner.

b) Any decision or other determination based on subjective criteria, especially one which takes into account the particular circumstances of a situation.

This probably ought to be a judgment call made by individual teachers who know their students well.


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