Meaning & Definition of word "Judge"

Judge

/dʒʌdʒ/

1. A person appointed to decide cases in a court of law.
- Example: The judge ruled that the evidence was inadmissible.
2. An official who evaluates and scores performances in a contest.
- Example: The judges for the talent show were impressed by the contestants' skills.

1. To form an opinion or conclusion about something based on evidence or reasoning.
- Example: It's important not to judge someone solely by their appearance.
2. To consider or evaluate something.
- Example: She had to judge the quality of the artwork in the competition.
3. To act as a judge in a competition or legal case.
- Example: He was chosen to judge the annual science fair.

Middle English judge, from Old French juge, from Latin judex, judicis 'a judge, arbitrator'.

Judge a book by its cover:

To assess something based solely on its appearance.

Judge of character:

An assessment of someone's moral qualities.

To play judge:

To assume the role of decision-maker or authority in a situation.

judgment:

The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.

jurisdiction:

The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.

judicial:

Relating to the administration of justice or the function of a judge.

Meaning: Throw shade

Example Sentence: She was totally judging by throwing shade at his outfit.

Meaning: To roast someone

Example Sentence: He was just judging the presentation when he roasted her ideas.