This is the 90th most frequent Hebrew word.
המשפט
"The sentence" or "the judgment."
Here 'המשפט' refers to a sentence in the context of language or writing.
המשפט הראשון הוא חשוב להבנת הנושא.
The first sentence is important for understanding the topic.
In this context, 'המשפט' means a legal proceeding or a trial.
המשפט בבית הדין היה ארוך ותמציתי.
The trial in court was lengthy and concise.
Here 'המשפט' again refers to a sentence but emphasizes a process of learning or editing in linguistics.