judging

verb

present participle of judge
1
as in deciding
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute) the committee will judge the case solely on the evidence

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2
as in estimating
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement considering the amount of dough we have, I judge we'll get about six dozen cookies out of it

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3
as in deriving
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information I judge that the girl has had a troubled relationship with her mother

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4
as in thinking
to have as an opinion I judge that he knew what kind of woman she was when he married her

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Recent Examples of judging Does in make leading in a numbers-judging culture more challenging? — Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 They are instead left judging medical claims based on influencer charisma and algorithmic reach. — Avi Tuschman, STAT, 13 Aug. 2026 According to Hollywood insider Rob Shuter, Aniston isn’t judging Pitt. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 Aug. 2026 Animals receive intensive grooming before judging takes place, including a wash, brush and manicure. — Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Gillibrand’s letter asks the administration to name its standards for judging a model a national security risk; the legal authority behind export-control orders; which agencies decide; and what recourse companies have. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 The pair are both known for judging Strictly Come Dancing, the UK’s version of Dancing with the Stars. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 The Laneige Sleeping Mask amassed a crazy fanbase a few years ago, and judging by shoppers’ reviews, its popularity hasn’t waned. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026 Health insurers and hospitals tend to keep their contracts confidential, but, judging from each party’s previous comments, disagreements over reimbursement rates were a key issue throughout the negotiations. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for judging
  1. deciding
  2. estimating
  3. deriving
  4. thinking
  5. determining
  6. calculating
  7. understanding
  8. believing
Verb
  • The decorations actually carry years of family memories, which makes deciding what stays especially personal.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
  • For the industry, replacing the cryptography may be easier than deciding how to implement the migration.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of deciding
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  • While research falls short on estimating how many faces a person sees in a day in 2026, researchers estimated a decade ago that 95 million photos and videos were posted to Instagram each day.
    — Nicole Karlis, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Its retirement toolkit includes calculators for estimating monthly retirement income, comparing the tax impact of different withdrawal strategies and evaluating Roth conversions.
    — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of estimating
Verb
  • Understand that your parents must be deriving some satisfaction from encouraging your brother’s dependency.
    — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Adoring the outcome means deriving joy from seeing the success of others.
    — Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Definition of deriving
Verb
  • Kingbull’s sale starts August 20, and for riders already tired of thinking about parking, buses, and short car trips, these four models are at least worth a closer look.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than dominating the conversation, hear what your team is thinking.
    — Terri Eagle, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of thinking
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  • Now the challenge is not only producing enough copper but determining where and how that copper is sold.
    — Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • This means taxpayers won’t be responsible for determining eligibility or calculating their own deduction as many were for their 2025 return.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of determining
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  • This means taxpayers won’t be responsible for determining eligibility or calculating their own deduction as many were for their 2025 return.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Leaders in that town were also outraged and are calculating the cost of clean up with the intention of billing the firm, officials have said.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of calculating
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  • Congressman Jeff Hurd, who represents Colorado’s Third District, said the project could put quantum technology to work in understanding domestic resources.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
  • For fellow author Marissa Stapley, Telfer’s book is key to understanding why con artists are seen as intriguing — an idea Stapley explored in her 2021 novel, Lucky.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of understanding
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  • Encouraged by his son, Michael, Storch held talks over becoming a minority shareholder at Reading alongside fellow American Rob Couhig, before believing a full takeover of Cardiff City was possible following their relegation to League One.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Tens of thousands of people showing up believing that something was going to happen to them that night, and handing you that certainty.
    — Jeff Rabhan, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
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