judge (EN)

verb, noun

verb “judge”

1. to make a legal decision or conclusion about something
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   The court will judge the case next week.
2. to estimate the size, amount, or speed of something
   She tried to judge how much paint they would need for the room.
3. (of something or someone) to be to consider; to have an opinion on
   She judged him to be trustworthy based on his actions.
4. to make a decision in a disagreement or give an opinion about a matter
   The teacher had to judge who gave the best presentation.
5. to determine the winner in a contest or competition
   Tom was chosen to judge the school talent show.
6. to form and express a negative opinion about someone or something
   She tends to judge people quickly based on their appearance.
7. (in the Bible) to rule over people as a judge
   Deborah judged Israel for forty years, bringing peace and justice to the land.

noun “judge”

1. an official who leads court trials, makes legal decisions, and ensures laws are followed
   The judge listened carefully to both sides before making a final decision in the case.
2. someone who decides the outcome in sports or other competitions
   The judges at the gymnastics competition gave her a perfect score.
3. someone who assesses the quality or value of something
   He is a good judge of character.