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
Loyola High’s freshman class last season in lacrosse was judged one of its best, and now with a year of high school experience under their belt, the players are showing off their talent.
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
That said, the default design seems well-judged and should suit most people’s tastes.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Joe has written extensively on wines and spirits and judged many of the leading international wines and spirits competitions.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
After hitting his tee shot 18 feet from the hole, Thomas perfectly judged the putt.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 14 Mar. 2025
Manning said raising physical fitness standards higher without taking occupational differences into account doesn't makes sense – excellent military surgeons in their 50s and 60s should not be judged on the same physical standards as young soldiers, for instance.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, koi competitions—where fish are judged on size, color and symmetry—are becoming major events, drawing enthusiasts from around the world.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
At McDonald’s, she was judged on both the restaurant’s performance, as well as her own.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2025
The contest was judged by DAR member and film producer Blessing Joao, local actor and filmmaker Tony Janick and Los Altos History Museum Executive Director Anna Toledano.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
That said, the default design seems well-judged and should suit most people’s tastes.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Joe has written extensively on wines and spirits and judged many of the leading international wines and spirits competitions.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
After hitting his tee shot 18 feet from the hole, Thomas perfectly judged the putt.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 14 Mar. 2025
Manning said raising physical fitness standards higher without taking occupational differences into account doesn't makes sense – excellent military surgeons in their 50s and 60s should not be judged on the same physical standards as young soldiers, for instance.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, koi competitions—where fish are judged on size, color and symmetry—are becoming major events, drawing enthusiasts from around the world.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
At McDonald’s, she was judged on both the restaurant’s performance, as well as her own.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2025
The contest was judged by DAR member and film producer Blessing Joao, local actor and filmmaker Tony Janick and Los Altos History Museum Executive Director Anna Toledano.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for judged
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After careful consideration, David decided to step away.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Eastern Conference front-runners split their four-game season series, with all four decided by seven points or fewer.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
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Boston Consulting Group has estimated that the United States is on track to produce 28 percent of the world’s advanced semiconductors by 2032.—
Jennifer Kavanagh,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Oregon is estimated to see 639,000 people pushed off the program, which equates to a 49 percent decline in enrolment in the state.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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But what about the many Jews who might have derived a different lesson from the horrors of genocide, and who find their ancestors’ suffering used to justify the infliction of suffering on others to be an intolerable insult?—
Benjamin Moser,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Goal median concentration derived from Total Maximum Daily Load reports, not regulatory limit.—
Bethany Barnes,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2025
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Nobody would’ve believed that, right?—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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He is believed to be the only dual-sport athlete in the NCAA this season to play football and men’s basketball.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2025
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It is administered through the Agriculture Department, and benefit levels are determined based on net income and household size, operating on the assumption that 30% of a household’s net income is spent on food.—
Lauren Green,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Mar. 2025
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Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
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That basic annuity is calculated using years of service and the highest average pay during three consecutive years of service, so even employees who are eligible for the program could end up with a lower-than-expected benefit if they are pushed out.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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The asteroid, which was first reported in December 2024 and is large enough to destroy an entire city, was initially calculated to have a 1% chance of hitting the Earth in the year 2032.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Search For Clean, Delicious, And Nutritious Coffee As a connoisseur of brews, James understood that all across the globe, people were consistently sipping commercial grade coffees laced with harmful chemicals, pesticides and toxins.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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More Stores But it is understood that the disposal of De Beers, one way or another, will proceed, as will a plan to grow the retail arm of the business through the opening of more stores with the aim being to grow from 40 De Beers outlets today to 100 around the world.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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They have long been thought of as exclusively cognitive/mental.—
Dinorah Nieves,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Getting in front of them beforehand through various forms of content such as interviews, thought leadership articles and social posts, can help alleviate the fear and build trust with your community.—
Jenna Guarneri,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Judged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judged. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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