Judging: meaning, definitions and examples

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judging

 

[ หˆdส’สŒdส’ษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in a competition

Forming an opinion or conclusion about someone or something based on careful consideration.

Synonyms

appraising, assessing, evaluating.

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Word Description / Examples
judging

This is a repetition. Please refer to the first entry for context and examples.

assessing

Often refers to the systematic evaluation of something, frequently used in educational, health, or financial contexts. Itโ€™s more analytical and less subjective.

  • The doctor is assessing the patient's condition
  • The teacher is assessing the students' progress
evaluating

Involves a thorough analysis before forming a judgment or decision, commonly used in business, education, and research contexts. It often implies a detailed, methodical approach.

  • The committee is evaluating the new project proposal
  • Scientists are evaluating the results of the experiment
appraising

Typically used in contexts involving the valuation or estimation of worth, often related to objects, real estate, or performance reviews.

  • The expert was appraising the antique vase
  • The manager is appraising the team's performance

Examples of usage

  • She was judging the entries for the baking competition.
  • The panel of judges will be judging the performances at the talent show.
  • I don't like judging people without knowing the full story.
Context #2 | Verb

behaving in a critical way

To criticize or form an opinion about someone in a severe or unfair manner.

Synonyms

censuring, condemning, criticizing.

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judging

Use 'judging' when forming an opinion or conclusion about someone or something, typically after careful consideration.

  • She was judging the entries in the baking competition
  • He takes a long time judging whether to buy a new car
criticizing

Use 'criticizing' when pointing out faults or problems in a person, plan, or product in a detailed manner.

  • The movie was widely criticized by reviewers
  • He criticized her for not meeting the deadline
condemning

Use 'condemning' when expressing complete and often public disapproval, typically suggesting a moral judgment.

  • The activists are condemning the company's environmental practices
  • She was condemned by the community for her actions
censuring

Use 'censuring' when expressing strong disapproval or criticism, especially in an official or formal capacity.

  • The board is censuring the CEO for the financial misconduct
  • The senator faced censure for his controversial remarks

Examples of usage

  • She felt like everyone was judging her for her choices.
  • Don't judge me based on one mistake I made.
  • He's always judging others, but never looks at his own faults.
Context #3 | Noun

a person or group of people

A person or group of people appointed to give a verdict in a competition or to make a decision.

Synonyms

committee, jury, panel.

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Word Description / Examples
judging

Refers to the act of evaluating or assessing, often in competitions, art shows, or court settings.

  • The artist awaited the judging of her painting with anticipation.
  • Judging by his performance, he deserves the first prize.
panel

A group of experts or people chosen to discuss, decide, or judge matters in a formal setting, often in media, academic, or professional contexts.

  • The panel of judges selected the best project from the submissions.
  • The discussion panel included experts from various fields.
jury

A group of people legally chosen to make a decision in a legal case, especially in a court setting.

  • The jury found the defendant guilty of the crime.
  • She was called for jury duty and will serve next month.
committee

A group of people appointed for a specific function, often to make decisions or oversee tasks in an organizational or legislative context.

  • The committee on education discussed the new policy proposals.
  • He was appointed to the finance committee to help manage the budget.

Examples of usage

  • The judging panel had a difficult time choosing the winner.
  • She was selected to be one of the judges for the art contest.

Translations

Translations of the word "judging" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น julgamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฐเฅเคฃเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Beurteilung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penilaian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะดะถะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ osฤ…d

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆคๆ–ญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jugement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ juicio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yargฤฑlama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒ๋‹จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูƒู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ posuzovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ posudzovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆคๆ–ญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sodba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรณmur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพั‚ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒแƒฉแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hรถkm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ juicio

Etymology

The word 'judging' comes from the Old French word 'jugier' which means 'to judge'. Over time, the word evolved to its current form in English. Judging has always been a part of human nature, as individuals have the ability to form opinions and make decisions. Whether in a legal context or in everyday life, judging plays a significant role in how we interact with the world around us.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,906 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.