judge
//dʒʌdʒ//
Noun
judgeSingular
judgesPlural
1
A public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law
The judge listened carefully to both sides before making a decision.
2
A person who decides the results of a competition or contest
She was asked to be a judge at the music competition.
3
A person who has the knowledge or ability to give an opinion about something
She's a good judge of character.
Synonym
Verb
1
To form an opinion or conclusion about something or someone
It's hard to judge whether this is a good decision.
2
To decide the result of a competition or contest
She was asked to judge the singing competition.
3
To criticize or form a negative opinion about someone
Don't judge people before you know their situation.