judging

[ juhj-ing ]

/ ˈdʒʌdʒ ɪŋ /

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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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Origin of judging

judg(e) + -ing² for the adjective senses; judg(e) + -ing¹ for the noun sense

OTHER WORDS FROM judging

judg·ing·ly, adverbun·judg·ing, adjective

Words nearby judging

judge-made, Judge not, that ye be not judged, Judges, judgeship, judges' rules, judging, judgmatic, judgment, judgmental, Judgment Book, judgment call

How to use judging in a sentence

Her actions on the 7th Circuit seemed to bear out her contention about the role an appellate judge plays.
Supreme Court continues capital punishment trend with Barrett on the bench|Robert Barnes|November 20, 2020|Washington Post
Chalfen said the review consisted of Simpson’s year sitting as a judge in the Bronx.
New York Court Officials Complete Rare Review of Cases Handled by Judge Forced Into Retirement by Dementia|by Joe Sexton|November 20, 2020|ProPublica
Giuliani has been unable to muster sufficient evidence to persuade judges to consider the president’s case.
Rudy Giuliani floated ‘dangerous’ and incendiary false claims of election conspiracy — and Fox News broadcast it live|Paul Farhi, Elahe Izadi|November 19, 2020|Washington Post
In doing so, it could choose to file in front of an administrative judge, leaving Facebook facing two major antitrust matters in two different venues.
State, federal antitrust lawsuits likely to challenge Facebook for buying rivals and weaponizing data|Tony Romm|November 19, 2020|Washington Post

Their cases have seen additional delays with shifting federal priorities, the retirements of judges and, now, the coronavirus pandemic.
Inside the Lives of Immigrant Teens Working Dangerous Night Shifts in Suburban Factories|by Melissa Sanchez|November 19, 2020|ProPublica
Judging from current figures, there would be a substantial demand for this option, too.
Men Will Someday Have Kids Without Women|Samantha Allen|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
But those watching Selma were judging a work of cinematic art.
Dr. King Goes to Hollywood: The Flawed History of ‘Selma’|Gary May|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Judging the contest are four prominent figures in the adult entertainment business with years of experience.
Inside ‘The Sex Factor’: Where 16 Men and Women Vie For Porn Immortality|Aurora Snow|November 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Judging by the frustration of U.S. officials attempting to track ISIS, the militants appear to have heeded that call.
ISIS Keeps Getting Better at Dodging U.S. Spies|Shane Harris, Noah Shachtman|November 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Cast an eye over the history of the Supreme Court, and you will see no golden age of apolitical judging.
A Reminder: Our Justices are Politicians in Robes|Jedediah Purdy|November 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He wasn't the style of man that I'd care to stir up trouble with, judging from his size and the shape of his head.
Raw Gold|Bertrand W. Sinclair
In the last article, we have given some general rules for judging of the probable tone of an instrument from its model.
Violins and Violin Makers|Joseph Pearce
Judging from the rapid progress he made in a short time, this teacher must have been thoroughly competent.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky|Modeste Tchaikovsky
Judging from his arms, which were splendid, and of the half Roman pattern that Howel wore, he might be of some note.
A Prince of Cornwall|Charles W. Whistler
All of which goes to show that nobody is quite sane in judging himself.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25)|Robert Louis Stevenson