Competition Judging Criteria

noun a public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law

verb to form an opinion or conclusion about someone or something after careful consideration

• The judge carefully considered all the evidence before making a ruling.
• I heard the judge is known for being tough but fair in the courtroom.
• Don't worry about him, he's just a judgmental judge.
• She always seems to judge a book by its cover before getting to know the person.

verb to make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or disputed matter

• The judge is responsible for adjudging the outcome of the trial.
• The referee is adjudging the winner of the match.
• I heard they're adjudging the talent show on Friday.
• She was adjudging his character based on his actions.