A judge is a person who presides over court proceedings, either alone or as a part of a judicial panel. In an adversarial system, the judge hears all the witnesses and any other evidence …

judge stresses a weighing of the evidence on which a conclusion is based. gather suggests an intuitive forming of a conclusion from implications. Noun She's one of the strictest judges in the …

To judge a competition is to decide officially who has won. Judging by their home, they seem to be quite wealthy. All three judges found him guilty of professional misconduct. A panel of …

Judge, referee, umpire refer to one who is entrusted with decisions affecting others. Judge, in its legal and other uses, implies particularly that one has qualifications and authority for giving …

To act or decide as a judge. n. 1. One who judges, especially: a. One who makes estimates as to worth, quality, or fitness: a good judge of used cars; a poor judge of character. b. Law A public …

Judges hear cases presented by parties involved in legal disputes and make decisions or judgments based on the facts and evidence presented, as well as the applicable laws and …

It can be difficult to judge [= estimate] distances/sizes accurately. We should do whatever we judge to be the right thing. Judging by its smell, I'd say the milk is spoiled. = To judge from its …

Definition of judge noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Aug 23, 2025 · Judges are responsible for maintaining order and efficiency in the courtroom. They oversee the flow of trials, ensuring that all participants adhere to established procedural rules. …

We hear more than three million cases a year involving almost every type of endeavor. We hear family matters, personal injury claims, commercial disputes, trust and estates issues, criminal …