JUDGE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for JUDGE?

Need another word that means the same as “judge”? Find 42 synonyms and 30 related words for “judge” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Judge” are: evaluator, jurist, justice, magistrate, her honour, his honour, your honour, adjudicator, arbiter, assessor, appraiser, examiner, moderator, approximate, estimate, gauge, guess, label, pronounce, evaluate, pass judgment, adjudicate, try, form the opinion, come to the conclusion, conclude, decide, determine, hear, sit in judgement on, adjudge, decree, rule, find, arbitrate, umpire, referee, mediate, moderate, assess, appraise, weigh up

Judge as a Noun

Definitions of "Judge" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “judge” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A public officer appointed to decide cases in a law court.
• A person able or qualified to give an opinion on something.
• An authority who is able to estimate worth or quality.
• A leader having temporary authority in ancient Israel in the period between Joshua and the kings.
• A person who decides the results of a competition.
• A public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice.

Synonyms of "Judge" as a noun (13 Words)

adjudicator	A person who adjudicates. The proposal to close the school will have to go before an adjudicator.
appraiser	One who determines authenticity (as of works of art) or who guarantees validity. An appraiser should create a conducive environment where the subordinate will feel more comfortable.
arbiter	A person whose views or actions have influence in a particular sphere. The Secretary of State is the final arbiter.
assessor	A person who evaluates the quality of a person or thing. The county tax assessor had reported separate valuations for the buildings and the land.
evaluator	An authority who is able to estimate worth or quality. The government appointed an independent evaluator to determine the value of the mine.
examiner	A person whose job is to inspect something; an inspector. The examiner searched for clues.
her honour	The quality of being honorable and having a good name.
his honour	The state of being honored.
jurist	A lawyer or a judge.
justice	A public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice. A tragic miscarriage of justice.
magistrate	A lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses.
moderator	An arbitrator or mediator. The debates will each feature one moderator and a panel of three questioners.
your honour	A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction.

Usage Examples of "Judge" as a noun

• A High Court Judge.
• She was a good judge of character.
• He is due to appear before a judge and jury on Monday.
• A distinguished panel of judges select the winning design.

Judge as a Verb

Definitions of "Judge" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “judge” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Decide the results of (a competition.
• Put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of.
• Judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time.
• Pronounce judgment on.
• Form an opinion or conclusion about.
• Form a critical opinion of.
• Determine the result of (a competition.
• Give a verdict on (someone) in a law court.
• Decide (a case) in a law court.

Synonyms of "Judge" as a verb (29 Words)

adjudge	(in legal use) condemn (someone) to pay a penalty. The defaulter was adjudged to pay the whole amount.
adjudicate	Bring to an end; settle conclusively. We asked him to adjudicate at the local flower show.
appraise	Assess the performance of (an employee) formally. I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional.
approximate	Come close or be similar to something in quality, nature, or quantity. I had to approximate the weight of my horse.
arbitrate	Act between parties with a view to reconciling differences. The board has the power to arbitrate in disputes.
assess	Set the value of a tax, fine, etc., for (a person or property) at a specified level. The damage was assessed at 5 billion.
come to the conclusion	Extend or reach.
conclude	Arrive at a judgement or opinion by reasoning. An attempt to conclude a ceasefire.
decide	Cause to decide. I ve decided against having children.
decree	Order something by decree. The president decreed that the military was to be streamlined.
determine	Find out learn or determine with certainty usually by making an inquiry or other effort. The tree determines the border of the property.
estimate	Judge tentatively or form an estimate of quantities or time. The aim is to estimate the effects of macroeconomic policy on the economy.
evaluate	Evaluate or estimate the nature quality ability extent or significance of. How do you evaluate this grant proposal.
find	Come upon after searching find the location of something that was missed or lost. I can t find my keys.
form the opinion	Give shape or form to.
gauge	Measure the dimensions of an object with a gauge. When dry the assemblies can be gauged exactly and planed to width.
guess	Put forward of a guess in spite of possible refutation. He took her aside and I guessed that he was offering her a job.
hear	Examine or hear evidence or a case by judicial process. We heard nothing from our son for five years.
label	Assign a label to designate with a label. The critics labelled him a loser.
mediate	Occupy an intermediate or middle position or form a connecting link or stage between two others. Structures which mediate gender divisions.
moderate	Monitor (an internet forum or online discussion) for inappropriate or offensive content. The dependability of an examining system rests on those who set moderate and mark the papers.
pass judgment	Disappear gradually.
pronounce	Speak pronounce or utter in a certain way. Allow history to pronounce the verdict.
referee	Be a referee or umpire in a sports competition. He refereed two of the first round group matches.
rule	Mark or draw with a ruler. The period in which Spain ruled over Portugal.
sit in judgement on	Sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions.
try	Melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities. I started to try and untangle the mystery.
umpire	Be a referee or umpire in a sports competition. He umpired the World Cup final.
weigh up	Determine the weight of.

Usage Examples of "Judge" as a verb

• Judging from his letters home, Monty was in good spirits.
• She was there to judge the contest.
• I cannot judge some works of modern art.
• A production can be judged according to the canons of aesthetic criticism.
• It is hard to judge whether such opposition is justified.
• She was judged innocent of murder.
• Other cases were judged by tribunal.
• The judge tried both father and son in separate trials.

Associations of "Judge" (30 Words)

acquit	Behave in a certain manner. They acquitted themselves of their charge with vigilance.
adjudge	(in legal use) condemn (someone) to pay a penalty. The defaulter was adjudged to pay the whole amount.
appellate	(especially of a court) concerned with or dealing with applications for decisions to be reversed. Appellate court.
arbiter	Someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue. The critic was considered to be an arbiter of modern literature.
assessor	An official who evaluates property for the purpose of taxing it. The assessor interviews the candidates and observes them actually using the language.
chancery	A court with jurisdiction in equity.
court	The courtiers retinue and household of a sovereign. Pay court to the emperor.
courtroom	A room in which a lawcourt sits. Television cameras were admitted in the courtroom.
critically	In a way that involves the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgement. The critically endangered Hawaiian monk seal.
estimation	A document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation. They had a high estimation of his ability.
evaluate	Evaluate or estimate the nature quality ability extent or significance of. Substitute numbers in a simple formula and evaluate the answer.
evaluator	A person who assesses the amount, extent, or value of something. The government appointed an independent evaluator to determine the value of the mine.
eyewitness	A spectator who can describe what happened. Eyewitness accounts of the London blitz.
judgement	(law) the determination by a court of competent jurisdiction on matters submitted to it. An error of judgement.
judicial	Belonging or appropriate to the office of a judge. Judicial system.
jury	A body of people (typically twelve in number) sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court. The jury returned unanimous guilty verdicts.
justice	A public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice. A concern for justice peace and genuine respect for people.
lawful	Of a child born within a lawful marriage. It is an offence to carry a weapon in public without lawful authority.
lawgiver	A maker of laws; someone who gives a code of laws. The monarch was supreme executive lawgiver judge and warrior.
legality	The quality or state of being in accordance with the law. Documentation testifying to the legality of the arms sale.
magistracy	Magistrates collectively. He twice ran for a magistracy in his home town.
magistrate	A lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses.
mistrial	A trial that is invalid or inconclusive. The judge dismissed the charge and declared a mistrial.
referee	Be a referee or umpire in a sports competition. The subject of a bad reference can sue the referee for libel.
sheriff	An honorary officer elected annually in some English towns.
supervisor	A person who directs and oversees the work of a postgraduate research student.
suspicion	Cautious distrust. Her activities were regarded with suspicion by the headmistress.
tribunal	A body established to settle certain types of dispute. An industrial tribunal ruled that he was unfairly dismissed.
umpire	Act as an umpire in a game or match. He umpired the World Cup final.
unbiased	Showing no prejudice for or against something; impartial. An unbiased account of her family problems.