Judgeable: meaning, definitions and examples

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judgeable

 

[ ˈdʒʌdʒəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in a court of law

Capable of being judged or evaluated in a court of law.

Synonyms

assessable, discernible, evaluable.

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Word Description / Examples
judgeable

Use 'judgeable' when referring to something that can be judged, often in a general sense or in the context of legality or competitions.

  • The entries in the art contest are all judgeable by the panel.
  • The case is judgeable under current laws.
evaluable

Use 'evaluable' in more technical or formal contexts, often in relation to health, research, or academic assessments where something can be subject to careful examination.

  • The treatment's effectiveness is not evaluable with the current data.
  • Only evaluable candidates will be considered for the position.
assessable

Use 'assessable' when talking about the ability to evaluate something, especially in terms of its value, quality, or performance.

  • The students' projects are assessable according to the rubric.
  • The damage from the storm was assessable by the insurance company.
discernible

Use 'discernible' when referring to something that can be perceived or recognized, often with the senses or intellect.

  • There was a discernible improvement in her health.
  • The differences between the two brands are barely discernible.

Examples of usage

  • He presented evidence that was judgeable in a court of law.
  • The case was judgeable based on the available facts.
Context #2 | Adjective

general context

Able to be judged or assessed in a general context.

Synonyms

assessable, discernible, evaluable.

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judgeable

Used when considering whether something can be judged, often in legal or standardized scenarios.

  • The competition's criteria made all participants' skills judgeable.
  • Is this behavior legally judgeable?
evaluable

Used mainly in technical, scientific, or systematic examination contexts where something can be systematically assessed.

  • The hypothesis is not evaluable without further data.
  • Are these risk factors evaluable?
assessable

Preferred in academic, financial, or administrative contexts where something can be examined and quantified.

  • The student's performance on the test is easily assessable.
  • We need to ensure our assets are assessable for the audit.
discernible

Often used when something is perceptible or distinguishable to the senses or the mind, such as in arts or observations.

  • There was a discernible change in his attitude.
  • The difference between the two shades of blue is barely discernible.

Examples of usage

  • Her skills were judgeable based on her performance.
  • The quality of the product was judgeable from the reviews.

Translations

Translations of the word "judgeable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 julgável

🇮🇳 निर्णय योग्य

🇩🇪 beurteilbar

🇮🇩 dapat diadili

🇺🇦 судимий

🇵🇱 osądzalny

🇯🇵 判断可能な

🇫🇷 jugeable

🇪🇸 juzgable

🇹🇷 yargılanabilir

🇰🇷 판단할 수 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للحكم عليه

🇨🇿 soudně přezkoumatelný

🇸🇰 súditeľný

🇨🇳 可判断的

🇸🇮 sodljiv

🇮🇸 dómhæfur

🇰🇿 соттауға болатын

🇬🇪 გასასამართლებელი

🇦🇿 mühakimə edilə bilən

🇲🇽 juzgable

Etymology

The word 'judgeable' is a combination of the word 'judge' and the suffix '-able', which means 'capable of being'. The concept of being able to be judged or evaluated has been a fundamental aspect of legal systems and general assessments throughout history. The word reflects the importance of being able to make informed decisions and evaluations in various contexts.

See also: adjudge, adjudicate, injudicious, judgable, judgement, judges, judging, judgment, judgmental, judgmentally, judicial, judiciary, judicious, judiciously, judiciousness, misjudge, misjudgment, prejudge, prejudgment.