Pronunciation: /dʒʌdʒ/
noun a public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law
A1 The judge in the courtroom wore a black robe.
A2 The judge carefully listened to both sides of the argument before making a decision.
B1 The judge's ruling was based on the evidence presented during the trial.
B2 The judge's reputation as a fair and impartial arbiter is well-known in legal circles.
C1 The judge's expertise in constitutional law is widely respected by his colleagues.
C2 The judge's landmark decisions have had a lasting impact on the legal landscape.
verb to form an opinion or conclusion about someone or something after careful consideration
A1 I judge people based on their actions, not their words.
A2 She judges the quality of a book by its cover.
B1 The jury will judge the defendant based on the evidence presented.
B2 It is not fair to judge someone without knowing the full story.
C1 As a professional critic, he is hired to judge the quality of movies.
C2 The panel of experts will judge the contestants' performances in the final round.
formal The judge carefully considered all the evidence before making a ruling.
informal I heard the judge is known for being tough but fair in the courtroom.
slang Don't worry about him, he's just a judgmental judge.
figurative She always seems to judge a book by its cover before getting to know the person.
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