judged
Pronunciation: [dʒʌdʒd]
Word
Context: "evaluating"
(verb) to form an opinion or make a decision about someone or something. This happens when you think about how good or bad something is based on certain standards or information.
Example
She judged the painting to be beautiful and full of life.
Example
He didn't judge the book poorly, but he thought it could have been better.
Example
How do you think she judged his performance in the play?
Context: "legal"
(verb) to make a decision in a court of law about whether someone is guilty or innocent. This is done by a judge who looks at the evidence and makes a ruling.
Example
The jury judged him innocent after hearing all the evidence.
Example
The case was judged without all the important information, leading to a lot of confusion.
Example
What factors do you think influenced how the jury judged the defendant?
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