Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

judge

noun / verb
/dʒʌdʒ/
Definition
A person who decides cases in a court of law.
Examples
  • The judge ruled in favor of the plaintiff.
  • It’s not right to judge someone without knowing their story.
  • She had to judge the competition fairly.
Meaning
To form an opinion or make a decision about something or someone.
Synonyms
  • adjudicator
  • arbiter
  • magistrate
  • assessor
  • critic