to form an opinion about someone or something, especially about whether it is good or bad
Try not to judge people by their appearance.
He felt others would judge him for his mistake.
an official who leads a court and decides how the law should be applied in legal cases
The judge banged the gavel and announced the verdict.
Before speaking, the lawyer asked the judge for permission.
a person chosen to decide the winner or give scores in a competition
At the science fair, the judge praised Mia's volcano project.
The cooking show judge tasted the soup and smiled.
someone who has the ability to form a careful opinion about quality or value
Grandma is a good judge of ripe peaches.
You need to be a fair judge of character when hiring staff.
to listen to a legal case and make a decision according to the law
The Supreme Court will judge the case next month.
It is difficult to judge such a complicated lawsuit quickly.
the ability to make sensible decisions or form sensible opinions
Ella's calm judgement helped the team choose the safest hiking route.
Drivers need quick judgement when a child runs into the road.
an official decision made by a court or a judge
The High Court's judgement set a new legal precedent.
Solicitors reviewed the lengthy judgement overnight.
