judge
Transitive Verb[C] Countable
pl: judgespast: judgedpp: judgeding: judging
The word carries a heavy tension between legal authority and social prejudice. In a courtroom, it represents the pinnacle of impartiality and the power to dictate a person's fate through a structured legal framework. It evokes images of gowns, gavels, and the solemnity of the law.
Used for both the professional legal officer and the person acting as a critic in a competition.
Meanings
Noun
A public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law.
"The judge sentenced the defendant to community service."
Transitive Verb
[someone][something]
To form an opinion or conclusion about someone or something.
"People often judge others by their appearance."
Transitive Verb
[someone][something]
To decide the winner of a competition.
"A panel of experts will judge the cooking contest."