judging

judge

J0072800 (jŭj)v. judged, judg·ing, judg·es v.tr.1. To form an opinion or estimation of after careful consideration: judge heights; judging character.2. a. Law To hear and decide on in a court of law: judge a case.b. To pass sentence on; condemn.c. To act as one appointed to decide the winners of: judge an essay contest.3. To determine or declare after consideration or deliberation: Most people judged him negligent in performing his duties as a parent. 4. Informal To have as an opinion or assumption; suppose: I judge you're right.5. Bible To govern; rule. Used of an ancient Israelite leader.v.intr.1. To form an opinion or evaluation.2. To act or decide as a judge.n.1. One who judges, especially:a. One who makes estimates as to worth, quality, or fitness: a good judge of used cars; a poor judge of character.b. Law A public official who hears and decides cases brought in court.c. Law A public official who hears and decides cases or matters in a forum other than a court, such as an administrative proceeding.d. One appointed to decide the winners of a contest or competition.2. Bible a. A leader of the Israelites during a period of about 400 years between the death of Joshua and the accession of Saul.b. Judges(used with a sing. verb) See Table at Bible.

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[Middle English jugen, from Anglo-Norman juger, from Latin iūdicāre, from iūdex, iūdic-, judge; see deik- in Indo-European roots.]

judging

(ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ) n (Law) law the work of a judge as practised in a court of lawadjof or relating to the formal decision of one or more judges at a contest or competitioncritical or discerning

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1.judging - the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusionsjudgement, judgmentdeciding, decision making - the cognitive process of reaching a decision; "a good executive must be good at decision making"prejudgement, prejudgment - a judgment reached before the evidence is available