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Judge: Meaning, Pronunciation, and Usage Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：form an opinion (judge)

judge 🔊

/dʒʌdʒ/

v., n.

To form an opinion about someone or something after careful thought.

Judge forming an opinion between two options illustration

form an opinion 🔊

➕

/fɔːrm ən əˈpɪnjən/

v., n.

To make a judgment or assessment about a person or situation based on thoughtful consideration.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'judex' (judge), combining 'jus' (law) and 'dicere' (to say).

💡 Mnemonic

Remember: 'Judge' contains 'just' - a judge must be just and fair.

📖 Example

Don't judge a book by its cover; you might be surprised by how much you enjoy it. 🔊 Don't evaluate something solely based on its outward appearance.

🔗 Collocations

judge by – to form an opinion based on a particular criterion

judge fairly – to evaluate without bias

judge between – to decide between two alternatives

🔄 Synonyms

assess (v.) – to evaluate the nature or quality of something

evaluate (v.) – to form an idea of the value or worth of something

rate (v.) – to assign a rank or score based on judgment

🚫 Antonyms

ignore (v.) – to refuse to consider or evaluate

neglect (v.) – to fail to give proper consideration to

🌱 Derivatives

judgment (n.) – the ability to make considered decisions

judgmental (adj.) – having a tendency to criticize or form opinions quickly

judicious (adj.) – having or showing good judgment

📖 Cultural Story

Originates from Latin 'judex' (one who declares the law), from 'jus' (law) and 'dicere' (to say). Passed through Old French 'juge' into English. Today, 'judge' is central in legal systems worldwide.

Meaning 2：judicial officer (judge)

judge 🔊

/dʒʌdʒ/

v., n.

A public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law.

judicial officer 🔊

➕

/dʒuːˈdɪʃəl ˈɒfɪsər/

v., n.

A public official with authority to hear and decide legal cases in a court of law.

📁 Category：Social Roles 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The judge listened carefully to both sides of the story before making a fair decision. 🔊 The presiding officer heard all evidence before delivering a balanced verdict.

🔗 Collocations

presiding judge – the judge in charge of a court session

judge's ruling – the decision made by a judge

judge and jury – a phrase referring to a single person making both legal and factual decisions

🔄 Synonyms

justice (n.) – a judge, especially of a supreme court

magistrate (n.) – a civil officer with authority to administer the law

arbitrator (n.) – a person chosen to settle a dispute impartially

🌱 Derivatives

judgment (n.) – a decision given by a court or judge

judgeship (n.) – the position or term of a judge

judiciary (n.) – the judicial authorities of a country