What does JUDGE mean?

Parts of Speech

Judge can be used as a noun or a verb.

Definitions

• Noun: a public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law; a person who decides the results of a competition; a person who forms an opinion or makes a decision after careful thought
• Verb: to form an opinion or conclusion about; to act as a judge in a competition or contest; to pass legal judgment on; to criticize or condemn harshly

Pronunciations

• US: /dʒʌdʒ/
• UK: /dʒʌdʒ/

Origin and Usage

The word "judge" comes from the Old French word "jugier" which means "to judge". It has been in use in English since the 14th century. As a noun, "judge" is commonly used in legal contexts to refer to a public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law. As a verb, "judge" is used to describe the act of forming an opinion or conclusion about something or someone.

Synonyms

• Noun: arbiter, adjudicator, justice, magistrate
• Verb: assess, evaluate, appraise, determine

Related Words

• grace
• pride
• honor
• faith
• truth

Example Sentences

• The judge sentenced the defendant to 10 years in prison.
• She was the judge for the baking competition.
• He judged