1
as in deciding
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 estimating
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 deriving
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 thinking
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 judging
The judging panel also remains unchanged, with Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough reprising their roles.
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Liquor in Michigan is sold through a state commission, and judging by 2019 precedent, approval for retail sales would cease.
—Isabella Volmert, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Why Many Parents Are Posting This Trend There’s a lot of parent shaming and judging going on right now, a sense that every parent is potentially going to be on trial.
—Robyn Koslowitz, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
As Brodeur explains, there was a rule that awarded judging power to the leadership and management teams governing the pageants.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Indeed, studying a company's past dividend history can be of good help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue.
—Dividend Channel, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
While moderate by Western standards, such sentiments remain anathema to Thailand’s ruling elite, and judging by the fate of the progressive movement’s previous leadership, Natthaphong knows any intention to reform this paramount institution paints an enormous target on his back.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Bill Sharp of Big Wave Challenge, the sport’s new governing body, was on the judging panel that analyzed photos of Slebir’s ride from six angles.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Bryan and Richie have been part of the judges’ panel since Idol debuted on ABC in Season 16, making this their ninth season judging together.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 9 Sep. 2025
Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Liquor in Michigan is sold through a state commission, and judging by 2019 precedent, approval for retail sales would cease.
—Isabella Volmert, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Why Many Parents Are Posting This Trend There’s a lot of parent shaming and judging going on right now, a sense that every parent is potentially going to be on trial.
—Robyn Koslowitz, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
As Brodeur explains, there was a rule that awarded judging power to the leadership and management teams governing the pageants.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Indeed, studying a company's past dividend history can be of good help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue.
—Dividend Channel, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
While moderate by Western standards, such sentiments remain anathema to Thailand’s ruling elite, and judging by the fate of the progressive movement’s previous leadership, Natthaphong knows any intention to reform this paramount institution paints an enormous target on his back.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Bill Sharp of Big Wave Challenge, the sport’s new governing body, was on the judging panel that analyzed photos of Slebir’s ride from six angles.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Bryan and Richie have been part of the judges’ panel since Idol debuted on ABC in Season 16, making this their ninth season judging together.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for judging
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Palmer was part of a movement deciding to try something else instead of college.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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When deciding costumes, Heimann worked with Crowe to create scene-specific outfits, assembling a closet of clothes for each character.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Series 11 should last longer, with Apple estimating 24 hours of use on a charge.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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Airlines faced massive deficits after 9/11, with the Air Transport Association estimating losses of $10 billion in the immediate aftermath.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The underlying metrics were also robust, with a significant portion of revenue deriving from subscriptions, which ensure stable, recurring cash flow.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Pollen is naturally released in bulk from seed-producing plants, and deriving paper from it requires only a few simple steps.—
Sandy Ong,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Sep. 2025
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This comprehensive approach transforms AI from a mere tool into a thinking companion for life’s biggest questions.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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There are a lot of rooms inside that sit empty, and the team is thinking of how to expand the narrative with additional movies and setpieces.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
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As much as students and parents may wish for it, there is no surefire way of determining whether a student will succeed in the admissions process.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Amendment should establish clearer standards and more independent mechanisms for determining presidential incapacity.—
Lynn Schmidt,
Twin Cities,
19 Sep. 2025
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Others recommended calculating an exact percentage based on apartment size.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Imagine calculating every possible way billions of Lego bricks could fit together – that’s the scale of complexity physicists face when evaluating the configurational integral.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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The resultant program or app is established without any need for understanding computer programming.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Sotomayor told her audience of law students, judges and others that understanding how the government is structured goes hand-in-hand with critical thinking.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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Yet respondents are divided overall on the effect on interest rates, with 39% believing the president action's will result in lower rates and the same percentage forecasting higher rates as a result.—
Steve Liesman,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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That’s me believing that the underneath guy can’t make the play and hopefully CeeDee will go up and get this.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Judging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judging. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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