The term âclinical judgmentâ refers to a similar process, namely âthe application of. information based on actual observation of a patient combined with subjective and. objective data that lead to a conclusion.â.
Definition of precipitate for English Language Learners. : 1  to cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly. : 2  to become separated from a liquid especially by a chemical process. : 3  to cause (something solid) to become separated from a liquid especially by a chemical process.
precipitous adjective. âº if a âreduction is precipitous, it âhappens very suddenly and is very âbig: a precipitous decline/drop/fall The âcompany has seen a precipitous âdecline in âadvertising ârevenue. âº done too quickly without âthinking enough about any possible problems: a precipitous decision.