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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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
In relation to her recent appointment to the five-person judging panel of the Booker Prize, Parker explained how her love of books started with her mother, who made sure that her eight children always left home with a book.
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Martin Dale, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
But, these stories can easily fall into the trap of judging the past by the present standard.
—Adrian Dearnell, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The team whittled the entries down to a selection of 45, which were then put to a judging panel that selected the overall winner as well as nine category winners.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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, 9 Dec. 2024
And judging by the impact of Bohemian Rhapsody on Queen’s stature, the film is going to create a tidal wave of interest in Dylan among members of the TikTok Generation.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
Derek Hough, another former pro on the series who now sits on its judging panel alongside Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli, may have won three times as many golds as Burke, but Burke has displayed a uniquely incisive eye for gameplay and technique on her podcast.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
In fact, the oil cartel OPEC and its allies just delayed plans to boost production, judging that the world doesn't need more oil at the moment.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
In general, dividends are not always predictable; but, looking at the history chart below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue.
—Dividend Channel, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Martin Dale, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
But, these stories can easily fall into the trap of judging the past by the present standard.
—Adrian Dearnell, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The team whittled the entries down to a selection of 45, which were then put to a judging panel that selected the overall winner as well as nine category winners.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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, 9 Dec. 2024
And judging by the impact of Bohemian Rhapsody on Queen’s stature, the film is going to create a tidal wave of interest in Dylan among members of the TikTok Generation.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
Derek Hough, another former pro on the series who now sits on its judging panel alongside Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli, may have won three times as many golds as Burke, but Burke has displayed a uniquely incisive eye for gameplay and technique on her podcast.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
In fact, the oil cartel OPEC and its allies just delayed plans to boost production, judging that the world doesn't need more oil at the moment.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
In general, dividends are not always predictable; but, looking at the history chart below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue.
—Dividend Channel, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for judging
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Before deciding to play this game, ensure that your company is not only prepared to compete but is also equipped to be a valuable player in the investor’s portfolio.Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Officials are still deciding on the next steps, starting with a more inclusive process.Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Here are some general rules for estimating the elasticities of both supply and demand.Bill Conerly, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Specifically, the Biden administration directed federal agencies to prioritize the restoration of these species and other native fish populations, estimating that these efforts would bring more than $1 billion in new federal investments to the region.Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
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The bottom line is that women need to start thinking of their exit strategies from their businesses earlier.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Digitization means companies can operate with a forward-thinking approach.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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There is no formula, scoring system or checklist in determining the news value of a life.Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Thousands of brilliant titles get released every year and determining the standouts is inherently subjective.The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
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As noted in past blogs, BLS uses lagged rent data in calculating the CPI.Robert Barone, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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That figure also represented the total number of employees that could be hired, without calculating the impact of the number of IRS workers who are expected to retire or leave the department over the next several years.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Customers have trusted banks with custody of their assets for centuries, believing a bank vault is safer than keeping wealth under the mattress.Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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That doesn’t stop thought leaders from calling for blanket decentralization or Bitcoin maximalists from believing that all other cryptocurrencies are inferior.Jordan Yallen, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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And then this one picks up with my honeymoon [in the Maldives] and what goes awry with that, and settling into married life, and parents getting older.Them, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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Quarterback woes were a big part of those struggles, as Michigan started three quarterbacks before settling on senior Davis Warren.Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Players are tasked with guessing a mystery five-letter word—and must do so in six attempts or fewer.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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That lack of publicly available guidance may also leave more taxpayers guessing at the proper tax treatment of certain transactions and unable to proactively assess the viability of certain tax positions before including them on their tax returns.Joshua D. Smeltzer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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