Definition of judge
(Entry 1 of 2)
: one who makes judgments: such as
a : a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court
b : one appointed to decide in a contest or competition : umpire
c : one who gives an authoritative opinion
d : critic
e often capitalized : a tribal hero exercising leadership among the Hebrews after the death of Joshua
judge
verbjudged; judging
Definition of judge (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : to form an opinion about through careful weighing of evidence and testing of premises
2 : to form an estimate or evaluation of
trying to judge the amount of time required especially : to form a negative opinion about shouldn't judge him because of his accent
5 : to determine or pronounce after inquiry and deliberation
They judged him guilty.
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Time Traveler for judge
The first known use of judge was in the 13th century
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