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
Michael, the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, looks likely to be expanded across two features, judging by the latest comments from Lionsgate execs.
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Beyond acting, Parker has a wine label in partnership with a company called Invivo, is judging the 2025 Booker Prize contest and works with the States Project, an advocacy group focused on advancing Democrat issues and candidates at the state level.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
They’re joined by Public Enemy’s Flava Flav, who is guest judging the competition.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
But, judging by the events of the trailer, her hopes for the season may have gone astray.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
The suspension of government data because of the government shutdown, which is nearing the longest on record, has made the Fed’s job of judging the economy even more difficult.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
The judging panel, comprised of respected figures in the bodysurfing world, had their work cut out for them, meticulously evaluating each ride for length, control, criticalness, and overall style.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
The Dancing With the Stars judging panel almost got through Wicked night without flying off the handle.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
This isn’t about judging minds.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Beyond acting, Parker has a wine label in partnership with a company called Invivo, is judging the 2025 Booker Prize contest and works with the States Project, an advocacy group focused on advancing Democrat issues and candidates at the state level.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
They’re joined by Public Enemy’s Flava Flav, who is guest judging the competition.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
But, judging by the events of the trailer, her hopes for the season may have gone astray.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
The suspension of government data because of the government shutdown, which is nearing the longest on record, has made the Fed’s job of judging the economy even more difficult.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
The judging panel, comprised of respected figures in the bodysurfing world, had their work cut out for them, meticulously evaluating each ride for length, control, criticalness, and overall style.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
The Dancing With the Stars judging panel almost got through Wicked night without flying off the handle.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
This isn’t about judging minds.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for judging
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The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered all McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircraft grounded pending further inspection, following UPS and FedEx each deciding to ground the planes that make up part of their cargo fleet.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will take part in a showdown this Sunday at Levi's Stadium that could possibly end up deciding who finishes first in the NFC West.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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In a review of scientific literature, one study found that those with the condition were more likely to suffer from diabetes and cardiovascular disease than controls, estimating that 30-74% of people with AD also have hypertension, 6-24% have diabetes, and 3-14% suffer from stroke.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Nov. 2025
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As Gen Z continues to grow its presence in the workforce, with projections estimating their numbers will triple to 51 million by 2030, their leadership preferences are beginning to shape the future of work.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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The third touchdown is still the most telling, deriving purely from a relationship between quarterback and receiver.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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Both sides think more like lawyers than historians, deriving their satisfaction from scoring points as advocates for their respective clients.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Typing becomes editing, not thinking.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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And not thinking there were going to be a point of anything.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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The investigators found that Tarrant County Jail personnel acted in accordance with jail policies after determining Phillips was in medical distress.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sacramento County coroner’s officials had not yet positively identified McClintic and were determining what caused the man’s death.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Hou suggests calculating precise ingredient quantities with a small buffer for surprise guests, then sticking to the plan.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Many will consider your status as a homeowner favorably when calculating your rate.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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By better understanding its environment, the robot can more effectively perceive and navigate the cluttered and complex interior of the reactor, avoiding obstacles and locating work areas.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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The startup has built a unified real-time orchestration layer that manages all the different things the AI needs to do at once, such as listening, understanding what’s being said, deciding how to respond, checking databases, and delivering an answer.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The movie follows the irrepressible leader, who espoused gender and social equality while believing herself to be the female incarnation of Christ.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Some people even swam across the mile-wide river, or walked across its ice in winter, believing that freedom and opportunity awaited them on the other side.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Judging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judging. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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