judge
noun
a public officer authorized to hear and decide cases in a court of law; a magistrate charged with the administration of justice.
judged
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past participleof judge.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof judge.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
judgenouna public officer authorized to hear and decide cases in a court of law; a magistrate charged with the administration of justice.
Example Sentences
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Comedians John Early and Kate Berlant, respectively dressed as a package of salami and an extra-long pharmacy receipt, judged the costume contest — with Carrie taking home first place.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
At present, the key rate is judged to neither restrain nor stimulate activity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Respondents said they lied to their friends about money, were judged on their financial situations, and felt pressure to keep up with the spending habits of those closest to them.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 25, 2026
Fears about being judged on her appearance added to that pressure.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
About $10,000, Rosselli judged with an expert eye.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
