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judging

[ juhj-ing ]

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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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Other Words From

judg·ing·ly adverb
un·judg·ing adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of judging¹

First recorded in 1325–75; judg(e) ( def ) + -ing ²( def ) for the adjective senses; judg(e) ( def ) + -ing ¹( def ) for the noun sense

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Example Sentences

Her actions on the 7th Circuit seemed to bear out her contention about the role an appellate judge plays.

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Chalfen said the review consisted of Simpson’s year sitting as a judge in the Bronx.

From ProPublica

Giuliani has been unable to muster sufficient evidence to persuade judges to consider the president’s case.

From 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.

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Their cases have seen additional delays with shifting federal priorities, the retirements of judges and, now, the coronavirus pandemic.

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Judging from current figures, there would be a substantial demand for this option, too.

From The Daily Beast

But those watching Selma were judging a work of cinematic art.

From The Daily Beast

Judging the contest are four prominent figures in the adult entertainment business with years of experience.

From The Daily Beast

Judging by the frustration of U.S. officials attempting to track ISIS, the militants appear to have heeded that call.

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Cast an eye over the history of the Supreme Court, and you will see no golden age of apolitical judging.

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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.

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In the last article, we have given some general rules for judging of the probable tone of an instrument from its model.

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Judging from the rapid progress he made in a short time, this teacher must have been thoroughly competent.

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Judging from his arms, which were splendid, and of the half Roman pattern that Howel wore, he might be of some note.

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All of which goes to show that nobody is quite sane in judging himself.

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