To judge
Example: He judges the result based on clear performance criteria
Definition
"To judge" means to form an opinion or conclusion about something or someone after careful consideration, often based on criteria or evidence. For example, in the phrase 'He judges the result based on clear performance criteria,' it refers to evaluating or assessing the outcome.
Etymology
The word "to judge" originates from the Old French word 'juger,' which itself comes from the Latin 'judicare,' meaning 'to decide' or 'to pass judgment.' Interestingly, the Latin root combines 'jus' (law) and 'dicare' (to proclaim), reflecting the original sense of declaring a legal decision.
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"To judge" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 116 commonly used words.
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