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prejudging

American  
[pree-juhj-ing] / priˈdʒʌdʒ ɪŋ /

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of prejudging

First recorded in 1660–70; pre- + judge + -ing 1

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But as chair, he has been adamant about not prejudging the outcome of the July rate-setting meeting.

From MarketWatch Jul. 11, 2026

A DUP spokesperson said O'Neill should await the outcome of an independent review "rather than prejudging that process".

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

I don't want to sound like I'm prejudging these birds, but they're not like peacocks where it is easy to tell them apart on sight.

From Salon Nov. 16, 2024

“This procedural measure paves the way for a timely annual appropriations process without prejudging outcomes for specific program areas,” Mr. Yarmuth said.

From Washington Times Jun. 8, 2022

If any of the members here come within that category—that is prejudging the case—they can have it, otherwise I am afraid I cannot give it.'

From Stand Up, Ye Dead by Maclean, Norman

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