1
as in deciding
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)
the committee will judge the case solely on the evidence
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2
as in estimating
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
considering the amount of dough we have, I judge we'll get about six dozen cookies out of it
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3
as in deriving
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information
I judge that the girl has had a troubled relationship with her mother
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as in thinking
to have as an opinion
I judge that he knew what kind of woman she was when he married her
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Recent Examples of judging
Bryan and Richie have been part of the judges’ panel since Idol debuted on ABC in Season 16, making this their ninth season judging together.
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Andy Swift, TVLine, 9 Sep. 2025
In general, dividends are not always predictable; but, looking at the history chart below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue.
—Dividend Channel, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Prue Leith joined the judging panel in 2017 after Mary Berry’s departure.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
But judging by his relationship with his own children, Robbie certainly doesn't seem like someone who's capable of killing a kid.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Moore suggested deep breathing to dial down your defensive/judging networks and practice self-compassion for three to four minutes, followed by grounding in values and setting intentions.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Plenty of thought clearly also went into creating the right ambience from the moment the team bus pulls up behind the West Stand judging by the different lighting and imagery used to shift the mood as the players pass through the bowels of the arena.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
And there was reason for optimism, judging by his effort Friday night in the Chiefs’ preseason game against the Bears at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2025
There will be five judging rings each day with judging throughout both days of kittens, cats in championship, premiership and the household pet class.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Andy Swift, TVLine, 9 Sep. 2025
In general, dividends are not always predictable; but, looking at the history chart below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue.
—Dividend Channel, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Prue Leith joined the judging panel in 2017 after Mary Berry’s departure.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
But judging by his relationship with his own children, Robbie certainly doesn't seem like someone who's capable of killing a kid.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Moore suggested deep breathing to dial down your defensive/judging networks and practice self-compassion for three to four minutes, followed by grounding in values and setting intentions.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Plenty of thought clearly also went into creating the right ambience from the moment the team bus pulls up behind the West Stand judging by the different lighting and imagery used to shift the mood as the players pass through the bowels of the arena.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
And there was reason for optimism, judging by his effort Friday night in the Chiefs’ preseason game against the Bears at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2025
There will be five judging rings each day with judging throughout both days of kittens, cats in championship, premiership and the household pet class.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for judging
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Palmer was part of a movement deciding to try something else instead of college.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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When deciding costumes, Heimann worked with Crowe to create scene-specific outfits, assembling a closet of clothes for each character.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Series 11 should last longer, with Apple estimating 24 hours of use on a charge.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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Airlines faced massive deficits after 9/11, with the Air Transport Association estimating losses of $10 billion in the immediate aftermath.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Its roots are purely imitative, echoing the sound itself rather than deriving from a concrete Indo-European root.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Football is exchanging ball control and patient build-up (like Emery has sought) for a more direct, forward-thinking approach once more.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Stop thinking 'offshore,' start building ecosystems.—
Kevin Cushnie,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The dating technique used on the eggs, known more formally as carbonate uranium-lead, or U-Pb, dating, is a common process for determining the age of carbonate minerals — those containing calcium, iron, manganese and magnesium.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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The next 12 months of emerging data from AI drug development startups will be critical in determining how successful these companies stand to be, Schoenhaus said.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Unlike navigating on a flat map using Euclidean geometry, aeronautical navigation requires solving complex problems by calculating position and plotting courses on a model of the Earth as an ellipsoid, or a sphere.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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His dark, calculating gaze takes ahold of me with all the intensity of a bolt of lightning striking me down from above.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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In July, a judge said Decarlos Brown might not be mentally capable of understanding previous charges against him.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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With a background in psychology, intercultural studies, and past work for a professional study abroad agency, Stephens is an endless resource for understanding the cultural variations that come with immigrating to new places globally.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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When she was eventually released, Lee and a small group of her followers made the journey to America to spread their gospel, believing the people of Manchester to be poisoned by the teachings of the Church of England.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Stop believing the convergence narrative.—
Barry Libert,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Judging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judging. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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