judged

past tense of judge
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as in estimated
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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Recent Examples of judged China’s state broadcaster CCTV has warned that Mbappé’s apology will ultimately be judged by his actions. — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026 The teams are judged based on flight distance, creativity and showmanship by a panel of local and national celebrities. — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026 Shiina says a market should be judged on quality, not numbers. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026 That means earning a stronger voice in product, pricing and commercial planning—and agreeing on how success will be judged, from incremental revenue and customer lifetime value to brand demand and speed of action. — Radoslav Nedelchev, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Once materials are submitted, the junior staffers are off to the races, spending months developing their proposals and working with their nonprofit partners to bring ideas to life, before getting judged. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026 Sensationalist books, television specials, true-crime documentaries, podcasts, and talk shows have judged and condemned him without conclusive evidence, without a trial, and without an opportunity to defend himself. — Gustavo Egusquiza, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026 All entries received will be judged 50% on operating as a small business or non-profit within the Philadelphia DMA, 40% on answering the questions provided, and 10% on compliance with these rules. — CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 Adolescent girls had always been judged on their looks and popularity; what was new was the technology that could make the judgment relentless, public and profitable. — Nancy Jo Sales, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for judged
Verb
  • Flying to San Diego With a packed helicopter and dwindling fuel, the crew decided to head to the Coast Guard station in San Diego where ambulances were waiting.
    — Jaimie Ding, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Its creator, Ryan Murphy, decided to include an episode inspired by the famous 1969 Monegasque ball, only this time, the character played by Kardashian was the host.
    — Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 25 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • To date, it is estimated that some 400,000 people have already succumbed to starvation because of the drought and the fighting.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Anywhere from 100,000 to more than 200,000 people were estimated in attendance at the Sikh parade the past two previous years.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • There will never be a really free and enlightened State until the State comes to recognize the individual as a higher and independent power, from which all its own power and authority are derived, and treats him accordingly.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The Arrowhead 140 is a general-purpose frigate and its design is derived from Denmark’s Iver Huitfeldt-class warships.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The court filing alleges that social media users believed that the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders actually made appearances at the My Chemical Romance concert, and that the circulation of videos was not accidental.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Traditional pan-frying took too long for travelers who wanted a quick meal, while Sanders believed deep-frying compromised the chicken’s quality.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The researchers determined how high the barriers must be and their necessary width for electrons to flow through.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Dairy farmers sell into commodity markets where prices are largely determined by global supply and demand, while essential inputs such as feed, fuel and fertilizer costs are driven by many of those same external forces.
    — Jeff Tkach, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • When injection began in 2008, engineers had calculated the site would have an 18-year capacity.
    — Katie Worth, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The payment screen indicated that tips were calculated after tax and before discounts, according to the video.
    — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Running has historically been understood as an affordable sport.
    — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
  • But the methodology Benson and her co-authors used to reach those conclusions 21 years ago has not been generally understood.
    — Katie Worth, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Chris Costagli, a vice president and food thought leader at NielsenIQ, said high gas prices have worsened Americans’ concerns about affordability, and that's dampening demand for Halloween treats.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Primetime director Lance Oppenheim thought of Lipnicki for his latest role while rewatching Jerry Maguire as a reference point for the new movie.
    — Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2026

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“Judged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judged. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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