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judging

[juhj-ing]

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adjective

rendering an authoritative decision, as in a legal case, contest, dispute, or the like.
He received the highest praise on his cooking contest entry from the judging chefs in their feedback.
hearing evidence or arguments in a case in order to render a decision.
The appeal and second appeal will last approximately one year each, depending on the judging court and the evidence.
evaluating, assessing, or forming a critical opinion of someone or something.
We think all rightly judging readers will reject such an unlikely interpretation.
making or expressing a negative assessment of someone or something; condemning.
I’d refrain from using judging words like "slob" and "ungracious," as those will lead to defensiveness and hurt feelings.
making a careful guess or estimate.
It’s hard to reckon one’s distance from something when the judging eye is under water and the target is in the air.

noun

the act of rendering an authoritative decision, forming an estimate or critical opinion, or making or expressing a negative assessment of someone or something.
The highlight of the evening was the judging of the Best in Red competition.
I’m tired of the constant judging and critiquing by others.

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Other Word Forms

judgingly adverb
unjudging adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of judging¹

First recorded in 1325–75; judg(e) ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. ) for the adjective senses; judg(e) ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. ) for the noun sense

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Distance makes a difference when judging whether a lunge is a threat.

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"My binge patterns can change but for me it's about going to a shop to buy certain food items and not the same shop regularly, as you don't want people judging you," she said.

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Some of the aircraft are seen apparently loaded with cruise missiles and well fuelled - judging by the extent and spread of fires.

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It was a plea that went unheeded judging by the numbers of empty seats.

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And characters are rounded, and we take time to witness both sides of the equation without judging.

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judges' rules judgmatic

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