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
Walk all around the plant to check that it is centered and straight, judging by the lowest 2 or 3 feet of a tree’s trunk.
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Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
And judging by the steady stream of locals who stop by, that approach seems to be working.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
And judging by Bain's demeanor during his post-draft interview on ESPN, he wasn't thrilled about it.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Since then, she’s built a career that spans industry, education, and public engagement—from working at Rolls-Royce to judging on Robot Wars.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
American authors take four of the six places on the shortlist for the 30,000 pounds ($40,000) prize, announced Wednesday by a judging panel led by former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Klum will be joined in the judging panel by Law Roach and Nina Garcia, with Christian Siriano returning as mentor.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Allen will be joining the crew of chefs as the host of Chopped Castaways alongside Gabe Bertaccini, Maneet Chauhan, and Marcus Samuelsson, who will serve as the spinoff's judging panel.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
The document lists dozens of other assets without stating the value, mostly focused, judging by the names, in artificial intelligence and crypto, among other sectors.
—Reuters, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
And judging by the steady stream of locals who stop by, that approach seems to be working.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
And judging by Bain's demeanor during his post-draft interview on ESPN, he wasn't thrilled about it.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Since then, she’s built a career that spans industry, education, and public engagement—from working at Rolls-Royce to judging on Robot Wars.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
American authors take four of the six places on the shortlist for the 30,000 pounds ($40,000) prize, announced Wednesday by a judging panel led by former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Klum will be joined in the judging panel by Law Roach and Nina Garcia, with Christian Siriano returning as mentor.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Allen will be joining the crew of chefs as the host of Chopped Castaways alongside Gabe Bertaccini, Maneet Chauhan, and Marcus Samuelsson, who will serve as the spinoff's judging panel.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
The document lists dozens of other assets without stating the value, mostly focused, judging by the names, in artificial intelligence and crypto, among other sectors.
—Reuters, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for judging
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Now, the longtime CEO wakes up to a blank outlook calendar; Hartz sold her company in a $500 million exit, and is deciding on her next chapter in the wake of parting ways with her brainchild.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Bowman noted the authority is guided by state law and case law in its decisions and deciding what is just and reasonable by a preponderance of evidence.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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The park is home to around 1,000 black bears and grizzlies, with park officials estimating that about 300 grizzly bears were inhabiting the area in 2023.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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The scientists were inspired by Bayesian experimental design, in which researchers interpret decision-making by estimating the likelihoods of events given prior assumptions.—
Peter Hall,
Scientific American,
8 May 2026
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On Thursday, a jury found Geisy Rodriguez Brito, 33, of Royal Palm Beach, guilty of human trafficking and unlawful use of a two-way communications device but not guilty of deriving support from the proceeds of prostitution or witness tampering.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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The very legitimacy of deriving general principles from the particulars of experience can never be established from experience without already having the principle in hand.—
Christopher Beha,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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As the Moon moves into Capricorn and your 5th House of Creativity, your focus shifts toward making something real instead of just thinking about it.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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Hoagland told me to stop thinking.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The California Department of Housing and Community Development sets general housing goals for a region, determining how many units at what affordability levels are necessary.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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The judge also made clear the scope of a preliminary hearing is limited, focused on whether prosecutors can establish probable cause, not determining guilt or innocence, but said the defense still needs sufficient time to prepare given the volume of material.—
Adam Sabes , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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When calculating with these numbers, avoiding PMI could save you anywhere from $120 to $280 per month on a $400,000 loan.—
Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Cold, calculating and highly intelligent, Dedra saw the rebellion coming when none of her other peers did.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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The lack of physical evidence presents significant challenges for the field of paleontology in understanding species diversification at specific times and places on Earth.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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In practice, this looks like a provider not only asking about symptoms, but understanding context.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Christian Bojorquez argued in his closing statements to the jury that Jones went into the encounter believing that Daniel Elena-Lopez, who had already assaulted several people inside the Burlington coat store, was carrying a firearm.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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There’s something deeply American about the constant push between frustration and hope, between asking what the hell is going on and still believing there's something worth fighting for.—
Time,
Time,
6 May 2026
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“Judging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judging. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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