Judge

/dʒʌdʒ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person appointed to decide cases in a court of law.

The judge ruled that the evidence was inadmissible.

An official who evaluates and scores performances in a contest.

The judges for the talent show were impressed by the contestants' skills.

verb

To form an opinion or conclusion about something based on evidence or reasoning.

It's important not to judge someone solely by their appearance.

To consider or evaluate something.

She had to judge the quality of the artwork in the competition.

To act as a judge in a competition or legal case.

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.

Throw shade

She was totally judging by throwing shade at his outfit.

To roast someone

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