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.
preÂ·cipÂ·iÂ·taÂ·tion (prÄ­-sÄ­pâ²Ä­-tÄâ²shÉn) A form of water, such as rain, snow, or sleet, that condenses from the atmosphere and falls to the Earth's surface. precipitate, precipitation - Precipitate is from Latin praecipitare, to throw or drive headlong; precipitation first meant the action of falling or throwing down.