Meaning of the word judges in English
What does judges mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
judges
US /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
UK /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
Plural Noun
1.
public officers appointed to decide cases in a law court
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The three judges deliberated for hours before reaching a verdict.
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The Supreme Court consists of nine judges.
2.
people chosen to assess and decide the winner of a competition or contest
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The cooking competition had three celebrity judges.
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The figure skating judges awarded her a perfect score.
Verb
1.
form an opinion or conclusion about
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It's not fair to judge people based on their appearance.
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You shouldn't judge a book by its cover.
2.
to act as a judge in a competition or contest
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She was asked to judge the local talent show.
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He will judge the entries for the photography contest.