To judge
Example: We should not judge people by their appearance.
Definition
"To judge" means to form an opinion or conclusion about something or someone, often after careful consideration. In philosophy, it involves evaluating actions, character, or evidence to make reasoned decisions or assessments, as in the example phrase: 'We should not judge people by their appearance.'
Etymology
The word "to judge" comes from the Old French 'juger', which derives from the Latin 'judicare', meaning 'to decide' or 'to pass judgment.' Did you know that its roots connect directly to 'jus', meaning 'law' or 'right,' highlighting its original legal context before broadening into everyday use?
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"To judge" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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