Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense judges, present participle judging, past tense, past participle judged
1. countable noun & title noun
A judge is the person in a court of law who decides how the law should be applied, for example how criminals should be punished.
The judge adjourned the hearing until next Tuesday.
Judge Mr Justice Schiemann jailed him for life.
Synonyms: magistrate, justice, beak [British, slang], His, Her or Your Honour More Synonyms of judge
2. countable noun
A judge is a person who decides who will be the winner of a competition.
A panel of judges is now selecting the finalists.
Synonyms: referee, expert, specialist, umpire More Synonyms of judge
3. verb
If you judge something such as a competition, you decide who or what is the winner.
Colin Mitchell will judge the entries each week. [VERB noun]
Entrants will be judged in two age categories: 5-10 years and 11-14 years. [VERB noun]
A grade B judge could only be allowed to judge alongside a qualified grade A judge. [VERB]
Synonyms: adjudicate, referee, umpire, mediate More Synonyms of judge
judginguncountable noun
The judging was difficult as always.
4. verb
If you judge something or someone, you form an opinion about them after you have examined the evidence or thought carefully about them.
It will take a few more years to judge the impact of these ideas. [VERB noun]
I am ready to judge any book on its merits. [VERB noun + on]
It's for other people to judge how much I have improved. [VERB wh]
The U.N. withdrew its relief personnel because it judged the situation too dangerous. [VERB noun adjective]
I judged it to be one of the worst programmes ever screened. [VERB noun to-infinitive]
The doctor judged that the man's health had, up to the time of the wound, been good. [VERB that]
This may or may not be judged as reasonable. [beV-ed as adj]
Synonyms: evaluate, rate, consider, appreciate More Synonyms of judge
5. verb
If you judge something, you guess its amount, size, or value or you guess what it is.
It is important to judge the weight of your washing load correctly. [VERB noun]
I judged him to be about forty. [VERB noun to-infinitive]
Though the shoreline could be dimly seen, it was impossible to judge how far awayit was. [VERB wh]
I would judge that my earnings as a teacher have, over the years, been considerablybelow those of Mr Foot. [VERB that]
Synonyms: estimate, guess, assess, calculate More Synonyms of judge
6. countable noun [usually singular]
If someone is a good judgeof something, they understand it and can make sensible decisions about it. If someone is a bad judgeof something, they cannot do this.
I'm a pretty good judge of character. [+ of]
Synonyms: critic, assessor, arbiter, appraiser More Synonyms of judge
7.
See judging by/judging from/to judge from
8.
See as far as one can judge
More Synonyms of judge
judge in British English
(dʒʌdʒ)
noun
1.
a public official with authority to hear cases in a court of law and pronounce judgment upon them
a person who is appointed to determine the result of contests or competitions
3.
a person qualified to comment critically
a good judge of antiques
4.
a leader of the peoples of Israel from Joshua's death to the accession of Saul
verb
5.
to hear and decide upon (a case at law)
6. (transitive)
to pass judgment on; sentence
7. (when tr, may take a clause as object or an infinitive)
to decide or deem (something) after inquiry or deliberation
8.
to determine the result of (a contest or competition)
9.
to appraise (something) critically
10. (tr; takes a clause as object)
to believe (something) to be the case; suspect
Derived forms
judgeable (ˈjudgeable)
adjective
judgeless (ˈjudgeless)
adjective
judgelike (ˈjudgeˌlike)
adjective
judger (ˈjudger)
noun
judgingly (ˈjudgingly)
adverb
Word origin
C14: from Old French jugier, from Latin jūdicāre to pass judgment, from jūdex a judge
judge in American English
(dʒʌdʒ)
noun
1.
an elected or appointed public official with authority to hear and decide cases in a court oflaw
2.
a person designated to determine the winner in a contest, settle a controversy, etc.
3.
a person qualified to give an opinion or decide on the relative worth of anything
a good judge of music
4. Jewish
any of the governing leaders of the Israelites after Joshua and before the time of the kings
verb transitive, verb intransitiveWord forms: judged or ˈjudging
5.
to hear and pass judgment on (persons or cases) in a court of law
6.
to determine the winner of (a contest) or settle (a controversy)
7.
to decree
8.
to form an idea, opinion, or estimate about (any matter)
9.
to criticize or censure
10.
to think or suppose
11. Jewish
to govern
SIMILAR WORDS: inˈfer
SYNONYMY NOTE: judge is applied to one who, by the authority vested in him or her by expertness of knowledge,is qualified to settle a controversy or decide on the relative merit of things [a judge of a beauty contest]; arbiter emphasizes the authoritativeness of decision of one whose judgment in a particularmatter is considered indisputable [an arbiter of the social graces]; referee, umpire both apply to a person to whom anything is referred for decision or settlement [a referee in bankruptcy] and, in sports, to officials charged with the regulation of a contest, ruling onthe plays in a game, etc. [a referee in boxing, basketball, etc., an umpire in baseball, cricket, etc.]
Derived forms
judger (ˈjudger)
noun
Word origin
ME juge < OFr < L judex, a judge, lit., one who points out the right < jus, law + dicere, to say, point out: see jury1 & diction
More idioms containing
judge
you can't judge a book by its cover
sober as a judge
Examples of 'judge' in a sentence
judge
You do not judge this case on any prejudice or any sympathy on either side.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They were remanded in custody to appear before crown court judges next week.
The Sun (2016)
Some of the judges may have had a double espresso.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The judge in the case said that the bookmaker had been extremely negligent.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He insisted that the case was to do with legal issues and judges would decide the case according to law.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Don't rush to judge or comment harshly.
The Sun (2016)
He said that the case would be heard by a judge at Leeds crown court tomorrow.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
If changing judges changes law, we may ask what law is.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Nearly half of the schools have been judged'less than good '.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He signed for all three before his 24th birthday, so there have been some good judges who have doubts about him.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He is a good and intelligent judge.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They will provide a report to the court which the judges will consider.
Martin, April The Guide to Lesbian and Gay Parenting (1993)
The judge may not take it into account when coming to his or her judgment.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The press has not always judged him kindly.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
She said the plan was supported by a joint working party of officials and judges.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This does not mean she is not a good judge of character.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The competition judged the dogs on their working ability only.
Jan Fennell, Foreword by Monty Roberts THE DOG LISTENER: Learning the Language of your Best Friend (2002)
Neither is it our job to judge that person.
Christianity Today (2000)
The judge who heard the arguments from social services sat in secret.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The law also gives judges some discretion when sentencing in hard cases.
The Sun (2012)
It feels wonderful to walk into court and the judge has to listen to me.
Herman, Judith Lewis Trauma and Recovery (1992)
The judges always say the same thing.
James Fergusson KANDAHAR COCKNEY: A Tale of Two Worlds (2004)
Who has been listening to the judges' comments?
The Sun (2010)
Euro judges would also decide some asylum, immigration and visa cases.
The Sun (2006)
No man can judge what is good evidence on any particular subject, unless he knows that subject well.
George Eliot Middlemarch (1872)
In three recent cases, judges have thrown out attempts by former wives to challenge the terms of their divorce awards.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Quotations
A judge is not supposed to know anything about the facts of life until they have been presented in evidence and explained to him at least three timesLord Parker
Forbear to judge, for we are sinners allWilliam ShakespeareHenry VI, part II
Judge not, that ye be not judgedBible: St. Matthew
No one should be judge in his own cause
In other languages
judge
British English: judge /dʒʌdʒ/ NOUN
A judge is the person in a court of law who decides how the law should be applied, for example how criminals should be punished.
The judge found her not guilty.
American English: judge
Arabic: قاضٍ
Brazilian Portuguese: juiz
Chinese: 法官
Croatian: sudac
Czech: soudce
Danish: dommer i retssal
Dutch: rechter
European Spanish: juez
Finnish: tuomari
French: juge
German: Richter
Greek: δικαστής
Italian: giudice
Japanese: 裁判官
Korean: 재판관
Norwegian: dommer
Polish: sędzia
European Portuguese: juiz
Romanian: judecător
Russian: судья
Latin American Spanish: juez
Swedish: domare domstol
Thai: ผู้พิพากษา
Turkish: yargıç
Ukrainian: суддя
Vietnamese: thẩm phán
British English: judge /dʒʌdʒ/ VERB
If you judge a competition, you decide who or what is the winner.
He was asked to judge the competition.
American English: judge
Arabic: يَقْضِي
Brazilian Portuguese: julgar
Chinese: 判断
Croatian: suditi
Czech: posoudit
Danish: dømme
Dutch: beoordelen
European Spanish: juzgar
Finnish: tuomita arvioida
French: arbitrer
German: beurteilen
Greek: κρίνω
Italian: giudicare
Japanese: 審査する
Korean: 판정하다
Norwegian: dømme
Polish: osądzić
European Portuguese: julgar
Romanian: a judeca
Russian: судить
Latin American Spanish: juzgar
Swedish: bedöma
Thai: ตัดสิน
Turkish: yargılamak
Ukrainian: судити
Vietnamese: phán xét
All related terms of 'judge'
back judge
an official who makes rulings regarding pass receptions , field goals , etc.
field judge
an official who makes rulings regarding pass receptions , fair catches , field goals , etc.
judge-made
based on a judge's interpretation or decision (esp in the phrase judge-made law )
line judge
an official in football , volleyball , tennis , etc who assists the referee by judging whether a ball has gone out of play
side judge
a referee who works on the side of the field and watches the receiver to ensure nothing illegal happens
touch judge
one of the two linesmen in rugby
trial judge
the judge in a trial
circuit judge
a judge presiding over a county court or crown court
hanging judge
a judge who was renowned for sentencing criminals to death by hanging
sitting judge
a presiding judge ; a judge in office
assistant judge
a person who assists a judge in their work or who is not yet fully qualified as a judge
district judge
any judge of a federal district court
elections judge
someone who oversees an election
judge advocate
an officer who superintends proceedings at a military court martial
foot fault judge
on official on the baseline who is responsible for calling foot faults
High Court judge
a judge who sits in the High Court
judge of appeal
a judge who sits in a Court of Appeal
sober as a judge
used to emphasize that someone is not drunk
district court judge
a judge presiding over a lower court
judge advocate general
the civil adviser to the Crown on matters relating to courts martial and on military law generally
judge advocates general
the civil adviser to the Crown on matters relating to courts martial and on military law generally
as far as one can judge
If you say that something is true as far as you can judge or so far as you can judge , you are assuming that it is true, although you do not know all the facts about it.
judging by/judging from/to judge from
You use judging by , judging from , or to judge from to introduce the reasons why you believe or think something.
you can't judge a book by its cover
said to mean that you should wait until you know someone or something better before deciding whether you like them, because your first opinions may be wrong
Chinese translation of 'judge'
judge
(dʒʌdʒ)
n(c)
(Law) 法官 (fǎguān) (位, wèi)
(in competition) 裁判 (cáipàn) (个(個), gè)
vt
[exhibits, competition]评(評)定 (píngdìng)
(= evaluate)
[effect, impact]评(評)估 (pínggū)
[person]评(評)判 (píngpàn)
(= estimate)[age, weight, size]判断(斷) (pànduàn)
(frm, = consider) 断(斷)定 (duàndìng)
vi
(= form opinion) 判断(斷) (pànduàn)
I'll be the judge of that这(這)由我说(說)了算 (zhè yóu wǒ shuōle suàn)
judging by or from his expression从(從)他的表情上判断(斷) (cóng tā de biǎoqíng shang pànduàn)
as or so far as I can judge依我看 (yī wǒ kàn)
to be a good judge of sth很会(會)判断(斷)某事 (hěn huì pànduàn mǒushì)
1 (noun)
Definition
a public official with authority to hear cases and pass sentences in a court of law
The judge adjourned the hearing until next Tuesday.
Synonyms
magistrate
The magistrate ordered them to pay £3000 compensation.
justice
a justice on the Supreme Court
beak (British, slang)
The beak told him he'd go down if he did anything like it again.
His, Her or Your Honour
2 (noun)
Definition
a person appointed to determine the result of a competition
A panel of judges is now selecting the finalists.
Synonyms
referee
The referee stopped the fight.
expert
an expert in computer graphics
specialist
a specialist in diseases of the nervous system
umpire
The umpire's decision is final.
umpie (Australian, slang)
mediator
He has been acting as a mediator between the rebels and the authorities.
examiner
connoisseur
I hear you're something of an art connoisseur.
assessor
arbiter
the court's role as arbiter in the law-making process
appraiser
arbitrator
He served as an arbitrator in a series of commercial disputes in India.
moderator
adjudicator
an independent adjudicator
evaluator
authority
Professor Ahmed is an authority on Russian affairs.
3 (noun)
Definition
a person whose opinion on a particular subject is usually reliable
I'm a pretty good judge of character.
Synonyms
critic
The New York critics had praised her performance.
assessor
external assessors of exam results
arbiter
appraiser
evaluator
1 (verb)
Definition
to determine the result of (a competition)
Entries will be judged in two age categories.
Synonyms
adjudicate
a commissioner to adjudicate on legal rights
referee
He has refereed in two World Cups.
umpire
He umpired for school football matches.
mediate
UN officials mediated between the two sides.
officiate
He has been chosen to officiate at the cup final.
adjudge
arbitrate
He arbitrates between investors and members of the association.
2 (verb)
Definition
to appraise critically
It will take a few more years to judge the impact of these ideas.
Synonyms
evaluate
rate
The film was rated excellent by 90 per cent of children.
consider
I had always considered myself a strong, competent woman.
appreciate
Anyone can appreciate our music.
view
America was viewed as a land of golden opportunity.
class
I would class my garden as being medium in size.
value
I have had my jewellery valued for insurance purposes.
cocaine valued at $53 million
review
I see that no papers have reviewed my book.
rank
examine
the pressures of being judged and examined by our teachers
esteem (formal)
Nowadays we esteem these paintings as works of art.
criticize
ascertain
surmise
3 (verb)
Definition
to decide (something) after inquiry
It is important to judge the weight of your washing load.
Synonyms
estimate
His personal riches were estimated at over £80 million.
guess
I can only guess what it cost her to tell you the truth.
assess
The test was to assess aptitude rather than academic achievement.
calculate
From this we can calculate the total mass in the galaxy.
evaluate
Trained nurses are required to evaluate the patients' individual needs.
gauge
See if you can gauge his reaction to the offer.
appraise
Many companies were prompted to appraise their recruitment policies.
determine
The investigation will determine what really happened.
4 (verb)
Players have been judged guilty of match-fixing.
Synonyms
find
He has been found guilty on all five charges.
rule
The court ruled that laws passed by the assembly remained valid.
pass
Passing sentence, the judge described the crime as odious.
pronounce
A specialist has pronounced him fully fit.
They took time to pronounce their verdict.
decree
He got the two men off the hook by decreeing a general amnesty.
adjudge
He was adjudged to be guilty.
related words
related adjectivejudicial
Quotations
A judge is not supposed to know anything about the facts of life until they have been presented in evidence and explained to him at least three times [Lord Parker]Forbear to judge, for we are sinners all [William Shakespeare – Henry VI, part II]Judge not, that ye be not judged [Bible: St. Matthew]
proverb
No one should be judge in his own cause
Additional synonyms
in the sense of adjudge
Definition
to declare someone to be something specified
He was adjudged to be guilty.
Synonyms
judge,
determine,
declare,
decide,
assign,
pronounce,
decree,
apportion,
adjudicate
in the sense of adjudicator
an independent adjudicator
Synonyms
judge,
referee,
umpire,
umpie (Australian, slang),
arbiter,
arbitrator,
moderator
in the sense of appraise
Definition
to assess the worth, value, or quality of
Many companies were prompted to appraise their recruitment policies.
Synonyms
assess,
judge,
review,
estimate,
survey,
price,
rate,
value,
evaluate,
inspect,
gauge,
size up (informal),
eye up,
assay,
recce (slang)
Synonyms of 'judge'
judge
Explore 'judge' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of appreciate
Definition
to value highly
Anyone can appreciate our music.
Synonyms
enjoy,
like,
value,
regard,
respect,
prize,
admire,
treasure,
esteem,
relish,
cherish,
savour,
rate highly
in the sense of arbiter
Definition
a person empowered to judge in a dispute
the court's role as arbiter in the law-making process
Synonyms
judge,
referee,
umpire,
umpie (Australian, slang),
arbitrator,
adjudicator
in the sense of arbitrate
Definition
to settle (a dispute) by arbitration
He arbitrates between investors and members of the association.
Synonyms
decide,
judge,
determine,
settle,
referee,
umpire,
mediate,
adjudicate,
adjudge,
pass judgment,
sit in judgment
in the sense of arbitrator
He served as an arbitrator in a series of commercial disputes in India.
Synonyms
judge,
referee,
umpire,
umpie (Australian, slang),
arbiter,
adjudicator
in the sense of assess
Definition
to judge the worth or importance of
The test was to assess aptitude rather than academic achievement.
Synonyms
judge,
determine,
estimate,
fix,
analyse,
evaluate,
rate,
value,
check out,
compute,
gauge,
weigh up,
appraise,
size up (informal),
eye up
in the sense of assessor
Definition
a person who evaluates the merits of something
external assessors of exam results
Synonyms
examiner,
tester,
inspector,
investigator,
analyser,
surveyor,
appraiser,
checker
in the sense of authority
Definition
an expert in a particular field
Professor Ahmed is an authority on Russian affairs.
Synonyms
expert,
specialist,
professional,
master,
ace (informal),
scholar,
guru,
buff (informal),
wizard,
whizz (informal),
virtuoso,
connoisseur,
boffin (British, informal),
arbiter,
hotshot (informal),
fundi (South Africa)
in the sense of beak
Definition
a judge, magistrate, or headmaster
The beak told him he'd go down if he did anything like it again.
Synonyms
magistrate,
justice,
sheriff
in the sense of calculate
Definition
to solve or find out by a mathematical procedure or by reasoning
From this we can calculate the total mass in the galaxy.
Synonyms
work out,
value,
judge,
determine,
estimate,
count,
reckon,
weigh,
consider,
compute,
rate,
gauge,
enumerate,
figure
in the sense of class
Definition
to place in a class
I would class my garden as being medium in size.
Synonyms
classify,
group,
rate,
rank,
brand,
label,
grade,
designate,
categorize,
codify
Additional synonyms
in the sense of connoisseur
Definition
a person with special knowledge of the arts, food, or drink
I hear you're something of an art connoisseur.
Synonyms
expert,
authority,
judge,
specialist,
buff (informal),
devotee,
boffin (British, informal),
whiz (informal),
arbiter,
aficionado,
savant,
maven (US),
appreciator,
cognoscente,
fundi (South Africa),
fancier
in the sense of consider
Definition
to be of the opinion that
I had always considered myself a strong, competent woman.
Synonyms
think,
see,
believe,
rate,
judge,
suppose,
deem,
view as,
look upon,
regard as,
hold to be,
adjudge
in the sense of criticize
Definition
to analyse (something)
Synonyms
analyse,
judge,
review,
assess,
evaluate,
appraise,
comment upon,
pass judgment on,
give an opinion
in the sense of decree
Definition
to order by decree
He got the two men off the hook by decreeing a general amnesty.
Synonyms
order,
rule,
command,
decide,
demand,
establish,
determine,
proclaim,
dictate,
prescribe,
pronounce,
lay down,
enact,
ordain (formal)
in the sense of determine
Definition
to fix in scope, extent, etc.
The investigation will determine what really happened.
Synonyms
settle,
learn,
establish,
discover,
check,
confirm,
find out,
work out,
calculate,
detect,
figure out,
certify,
verify,
ascertain,
deduce,
fix upon
in the sense of esteem
Definition
to judge or consider
Nowadays we esteem these paintings as works of art.
Synonyms
consider,
think of,
hold,
believe in,
rate,
view,
judge,
regard,
estimate,
reckon,
calculate,
deem
in the sense of examine
Definition
to test a person's knowledge of a subject by written or oral questions
the pressures of being judged and examined by our teachers
Synonyms
test,
question,
assess,
quiz,
evaluate,
appraise,
catechize
in the sense of expert
Definition
a person who has extensive skill or knowledge in a particular field
an expert in computer graphics
Synonyms
specialist,
authority,
professional,
master,
pro (informal),
ace (informal),
genius,
guru,
pundit,
buff (informal),
wizard,
adept,
whizz (informal),
maestro,
virtuoso,
connoisseur,
boffin (British, informal),
hotshot (informal),
rocket scientist (informal),
past master,
dab hand (British, informal),
wonk (informal),
maven (US),
fundi (South Africa),
geek (informal)
in the sense of gauge
Definition
to estimate or judge (people's feelings or reactions)
See if you can gauge his reaction to the offer.
Synonyms
judge,
estimate,
guess,
assess,
evaluate,
rate,
appraise,
reckon,
adjudge
in the sense of guess
Definition
to arrive at a correct estimate of (something) by guessing
I can only guess what it cost her to tell you the truth.
Synonyms
estimate,
predict,
work out,
speculate,
fathom,
conjecture,
postulate,
surmise,
hazard a guess,
hypothesize
Additional synonyms
in the sense of justice
Definition
a judge
a justice on the Supreme Court
Synonyms
judge,
magistrate,
beak (British, slang),
His, Her or Your Honour
in the sense of mediate
Definition
to intervene between people or in a dispute in order to bring about agreement
UN officials mediated between the two sides.
Synonyms
intervene,
moderate,
step in (informal),
intercede,
settle,
referee,
resolve,
umpire,
reconcile,
arbitrate,
interpose,
conciliate,
make peace,
restore harmony,
act as middleman,
bring to terms,
bring to an agreement
in the sense of mediator
He has been acting as a mediator between the rebels and the authorities.
Synonyms
negotiator,
arbitrator,
judge,
referee,
advocate,
umpire,
intermediary,
middleman,
arbiter,
peacemaker,
go-between,
moderator,
interceder,
honest broker
in the sense of officiate
Definition
to perform the duties of an office
He has been chosen to officiate at the cup final.
Synonyms
superintend,
supervise,
be in charge,
run,
control,
serve,
manage,
direct,
handle,
chair,
look after,
overlook,
oversee,
preside,
take charge,
adjudicate,
emcee (informal)
in the sense of pass
Definition
to pronounce (judgment)
Passing sentence, the judge described the crime as odious.
Synonyms
pronounce,
deliver,
issue,
set forth
in the sense of pronounce
Definition
to declare as one's judgment
A specialist has pronounced him fully fit.They took time to pronounce their verdict.
Synonyms
declare,
announce,
judge,
deliver,
assert,
proclaim,
decree,
affirm
in the sense of rate
Definition
to consider or regard
The film was rated excellent by 90 per cent of children.
Synonyms
evaluate,
consider,
rank,
reckon,
class,
value,
measure,
regard,
estimate,
count,
grade,
assess,
weigh,
esteem (formal),
classify,
appraise,
adjudge
in the sense of review
Definition
to hold or write a review of
I see that no papers have reviewed my book.
Synonyms
assess,
write a critique of,
study,
judge,
discuss,
weigh,
evaluate,
criticize,
read through,
give your opinion of
in the sense of rule
Definition
to decide authoritatively
The court ruled that laws passed by the assembly remained valid.
Synonyms
decree,
find,
decide,
judge,
establish,
determine,
settle,
resolve,
pronounce,
lay down,
adjudge
in the sense of specialist
Definition
a person who is an expert in a particular activity or subject
a specialist in diseases of the nervous system
Synonyms
expert,
authority,
professional,
master,
consultant,
guru,
buff (informal),
whizz (informal),
connoisseur,
boffin (British, informal),
hotshot (informal),
wonk (informal),
maven (US),
fundi (South Africa)
Additional synonyms
in the sense of umpire
Definition
an official who ensures that the people taking part in a game follow the rules
The umpire's decision is final.
Synonyms
referee,
judge,
ref (informal),
arbiter,
arbitrator,
moderator,
adjudicator,
umpie (Australian, slang)
in the sense of umpire
Definition
to act as umpire in a game
He umpired for school football matches.
Synonyms
referee,
judge,
adjudicate,
arbitrate,
call,
moderate,
mediate
in the sense of value
Definition
to assess the worth or desirability of (something)
I have had my jewellery valued for insurance purposes.cocaine valued at $53 million
Synonyms
evaluate,
price,
estimate,
rate,
cost,
survey,
assess,
set at,
appraise,
put a price on,
account,
compute
in the sense of view
Definition
to consider in a specified manner
America was viewed as a land of golden opportunity.