judge

US /dʒʌdʒ/

UK /dʒʌdʒ/

A2

noun

  • Person who decides on the results of a contest
  • Person who has the power to make a decision
  • A public official appointed to decide cases in a law court.

verb

  • To reach a decision about who won a contest
  • To form an opinion after careful consideration
  • To make a decision in court

other

  • To decide the winner or quality of something in a competition or contest.
  • To form an opinion or conclusion about something or someone.