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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4
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
Give yourself permission to learn slowly without judging your pace, path, or style.
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Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
This qualitative difference in the types of quantitative errors LLMs produce can make judging their answers very challenging.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
Long story short, Corvette once submitted her idea for a jumpsuit with wing-like flaps to a contest that Smith was judging.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2026
And, judging from Lynch’s signature way of talking, a lot of profanity.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The judging panel will decide which of the remaining 27 contestants will round out the top 20.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 10 Mar. 2026
At its hearing, the zoning commission acknowledged that some residents had called on Brassard to avoid any involvement with judging Silverman’s application.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
As serious as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to be, Butcher’s Stain doesn’t offer much more than a superficial lesson in judging books by covers.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
Good hospitality professionals aren’t judging you, either.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
This qualitative difference in the types of quantitative errors LLMs produce can make judging their answers very challenging.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
Long story short, Corvette once submitted her idea for a jumpsuit with wing-like flaps to a contest that Smith was judging.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2026
And, judging from Lynch’s signature way of talking, a lot of profanity.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The judging panel will decide which of the remaining 27 contestants will round out the top 20.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 10 Mar. 2026
At its hearing, the zoning commission acknowledged that some residents had called on Brassard to avoid any involvement with judging Silverman’s application.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
As serious as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to be, Butcher’s Stain doesn’t offer much more than a superficial lesson in judging books by covers.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
Good hospitality professionals aren’t judging you, either.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for judging
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Laporta responded to the crisis by deciding Barcelona could no longer afford Messi, who left for Paris Saint-Germain, and selling off some club assets, including 25% of its Spanish league TV rights for the next 25 years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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For instance, deciding when to apply for renewal is a challenge.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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None of these methods are particularly practical for estimating pi’s value.—
Emma R. Hasson,
Scientific American,
12 Mar. 2026
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These vapes have surged in popularity, with the United Nations estimating at least 844 million of them were discarded by 2022 alone.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
11 Mar. 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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Large language models represent the first technology capable of analyzing, contextualizing and deriving insights from this avalanche of information.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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In particular, her expert ability to cut a trouser or blazer in the most flattering and forward-thinking way.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Rather than prescribing exact recipes or telling clients precisely what to eat, Kim encourages thinking in simple nutritional categories.—
Michelle Beadle Holder,
SELF,
16 Mar. 2026
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Of course, lenders consider more than just income when determining whether to approve a loan, including factors such as credit score, credit history and outstanding debt.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
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Wildlife facilities generally evaluate disease status, parasitic load, behavioral fitness and genetic background when determining placement for animals that arrive under unusual circumstances.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Iranian drone strikes on Amazon data centers in Bahrain and the UAE set a new precedent for calculating the risk of storing information and computing power in the Gulf.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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One of her alternate personalities — the cold and calculating Samantha — joins law enforcement to pursue her father’s killers, while other identities begin to surface with their own motives, seducing and manipulating powerful men as Sylvia’s search for justice veers into vengeance.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Even with the delays, the growers are understanding.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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That means understanding how systems depend on one another, how data moves and is governed, and how changes in one layer ripple across the environment.—
Milan Shetti,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Myka leaves this interaction believing Missé over Dara and saying she’s done with their friendship.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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The rule has also drawn criticism for its similarity to MLS’ Designated Player Rule, with some believing a regulation that only increases pay for the most elite players is a detriment to roster-building.—
Molly Geary,
Sportico.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Judging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judging. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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