Vocabulary
Verdict
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
a decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest.
Urdu meaning
فیصلہ، جیوری کا فیصلہ
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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That verdict continues to hold the field.The Iranian Red Crescent reports that over 85,000 civilian units have been damaged or destroyed.
Dawn Editorials —
Irresponsible targeting
— 2026-03-28
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When Russia invaded Ukraine, the word `unprovoked` appeared so frequently it became a fixture of the coverage; a moral verdict embedded in the reporting itself.
Dawn Editorials —
Whose fear counts?
— 2026-03-20
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It`s hard to say if it came as a surprise to anyone; after all, once the news of his arrest was made public last year, the conviction was a verdict foretold.
Dawn Editorials —
After the trial
— 2025-12-16
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Ample evidence is available from the recent Supreme Court verdict as to unpatriotic aims and character of those who have been plotting against the integrity of the country.
Dawn Editorials —
Fifty years ago Kabul inciting Opposition
— 2025-12-10
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With the verdict expected next month, prosecutors are seeking long prison sentences for her father who fled to Syria and two brothers.
Dawn Editorials —
Darkness for women
— 2025-12-06
Curator example
“the jury returned a verdict of not guilty”
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