judging
Pronunciation: [ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ]
Context: “evaluation”
(verb) to make a decision or form an opinion about something. This is when you look at something or someone and decide if it is good or bad. For example, when you see someone do a trick and you think it looks cool.
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She is judging the art pieces with care and giving everyone a fair score.
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He is not judging the contest fairly because he has a favorite artist.
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How do you feel about judging someone based on their appearance?
Context: “legal”
(verb) to make a decision in a court about what is right or wrong. This is usually done by a judge who listens to both sides before deciding what should happen.
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The judge is judging the case based on the facts presented.
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The judge cannot keep judging the same case over and over again without new evidence.
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What happens when a judge is judging a case in court?
Context: “evaluation”
(noun) the act of forming an opinion about someone or something. This means you think about it carefully and decide what you believe.
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His judging of the talent show was very helpful, and everyone appreciated his feedback.
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Her judging was not kind, and many people felt hurt by her comments.
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What does it mean to have a harsh judging of someone?