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.

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Etymology

Origin of prejudging

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

Example Sentences

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

"Without prejudging any one token ... if a swap is based upon a crypto asset that is a security, then that is a security-based swap. Thus, our rules apply to them," he said.

From Reuters • May 11, 2022

Asked about the discrepancy, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Biden “was not prejudging an outcome” or interfering with the investigation, but “was speaking from the heart.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 24, 2021

That is how most trouble starts, I reckon—not understanding, prejudging.

From Stepsons of Light by Rhodes, Eugene Manlove