prejudging

[pree-juhj-ing]

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noun

a preliminary round of judging, as in a contest where a certain number or percentage of the entrants are eliminated before the final judging.

Origin of prejudging

First recorded in 1660–70; pre- + judge + -ing¹

prejudge

[pree-juhj]

verb (used with object), pre·judged, pre·judg·ing.

to judge beforehand.
to pass judgment on prematurely or without sufficient reflection or investigation.

Origin of prejudge

1555–65; < French préjuger < Latin praejūdicāre. See pre-, judge

Related formspre·judg·er, nounpre·judg·ment; especially British, pre·judge·ment, noun

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Related Words for prejudging

decide, presume, forejudge

Examples from the Web for prejudging

Historical Examples of prejudging

I am not now prejudging the question of its justifiableness.
The Subjection of Women
John Stuart Mill
That is how most trouble starts, I reckon—not understanding, prejudging.
Stepsons of Light
Eugene Manlove Rhodes
Mr. Nicholas remarked that it was prejudging the question to say that nothing could arise out of a consideration of the Message.
Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. I (of 16)
Thomas Hart Benton
They retorted by accusing him, among other things, of prejudging her and 'entering into God's secret counsel.'
John Knox
A. Taylor Innes
It was a steady, passionless stare, rather like one seeking an explanation, than prejudging a motive.
The O'Donoghue
Charles James Lever

British Dictionary definitions for prejudging

prejudge

verb

(tr) to judge beforehand, esp without sufficient evidence

Derived Formsprejudger, nounprejudgment or prejudgement, noun

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Word Origin and History for prejudging

prejudge

1560s, from French préjuger (16c.), equivalent to Latin praejudicare "to judge beforehand;" see pre- + judge (v.). Related: Prejudged; prejudging; prejudgment.