1
as in decided
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 estimated
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 derived
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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as in believed
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 judged
The ribs Riles has planned, prepped, and thought about for months have been judged blind and on-site, at a table specially set for the judges underneath his massive tent.
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Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
The work competed across nine categories and were judged by an independent jury of experienced creative leaders.
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Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Ultimately, neither tank can be judged solely by specifications.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
Seeing that they are being helped rather than judged, most of the families welcome the Funda Nenja staff members and listen to their recommendations.
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Patricia Huon,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 June 2026
Concurrently, adult children often feel shame about accepting money and can also feel judged by the older generation.
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Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
The result is a single figure that lets a $25 trend piece and a $200 staple be judged fairly against each other.
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Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
But cases involving public figures should be judged by facts and evidence, not media coverage and public opinion.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
But the buzz around the IPO also invites scrutiny about the extent to which one large company’s prospects can be judged as representing a nation’s economic trajectory.
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Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
26 June 2026
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
The work competed across nine categories and were judged by an independent jury of experienced creative leaders.
—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Ultimately, neither tank can be judged solely by specifications.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
Seeing that they are being helped rather than judged, most of the families welcome the Funda Nenja staff members and listen to their recommendations.
—
Patricia Huon,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 June 2026
Concurrently, adult children often feel shame about accepting money and can also feel judged by the older generation.
—
Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
The result is a single figure that lets a $25 trend piece and a $200 staple be judged fairly against each other.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
But cases involving public figures should be judged by facts and evidence, not media coverage and public opinion.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
But the buzz around the IPO also invites scrutiny about the extent to which one large company’s prospects can be judged as representing a nation’s economic trajectory.
—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for judged
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After more than an hour sheltering from the rain in the Ronald Reagan Building, Nadine Szewczyk, 67, decided to head back to her hotel.
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The suit last week is another sign that the utilities have decided to push back against criticism.
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The population of bears statewide is estimated to be about 19,000 and is managed through regulated hunting to reduce the risk of more frequent human-bear conflicts.
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India’s religious and spiritual economy was estimated at roughly $58 billion in 2025, and is projected to grow steadily over the next decade.
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Some explanations of bodily difference were obviously wrong, such as physician and signer of the Declaration of Independence Benjamin Rush’s conviction that the dark skin of African Americans was a disease, derived from leprosy.
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The real benefit is derived when the feedback is followed by visible action that improves experience, trust and retention.
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Williams says the man was the sole occupant of the residence and is believed to have been in the home illegally.
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Even those believed to be on the guest list appear to know very little.
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The Argentina fans, determined to lift their team’s spirit and will their heroes to victory, belted out song after song.
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Whitworth died at age 62, just one week after Love graduated from high school, leaving behind a family determined to carry his love and example forward.
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The weather service also cautions the heat index is calculated for shady areas only.
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Another issue with the heat index concerns the way that it’s calculated.
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It isn't completely understood how ibogaine works, but scientists know ibogaine affects the brain’s reward and pleasure system.
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Security is now understood as a personal risk structure, not merely a job title.
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Indeed, in the high temperatures of the solar corona it had been thought that dust could not survive for very long and would therefore have no impact.
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Thankfully, Williams’ jovial remarks marked the last time anyone mentioned or even thought about 2026.
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