judged

verb

past tense of judge
1
as in decided
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute) the committee will judge the case solely on the evidence

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2
as in estimated
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement considering the amount of dough we have, I judge we'll get about six dozen cookies out of it

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3
as in derived
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information I judge that the girl has had a troubled relationship with her mother

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4
as in believed
to have as an opinion I judge that he knew what kind of woman she was when he married her

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Recent Examples of judged All entries received will be judged 50% on operating as a small business or non-profit within the Philadelphia DMA, 40% on answering the questions provided, and 10% on compliance with these rules. — CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 Forty-nine percent of Americans, and 60% of millennials, sometimes feel judged for enjoying things considered childish. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 Then monitor continuously, because a 30-year asset is judged on an ordinary Tuesday in year 12, long after handover day. — Stephen Farrugia, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 In that case, the human on duty, Lieutenant Colonel Stanislav Petrov, correctly judged that the system had erred. — Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026 Hair in Sports Women are often judged more harshly than male counterparts in many aspects of life, but this is especially true in sports. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026 Whatever strategy United chooses will always be judged as the worst option possible. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Other limitations include 10 out of the 12 trials being judged to have a high risk of bias, Sheinbein says, which could limit interpretation of the results. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Oct. 2026 However, the negative experience Kelly described on twitter would resonate with anyone who has ever felt judged in a shop. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for judged
  1. decided
  2. estimated
  3. derived
  4. believed
  5. determined
  6. calculated
  7. understood
  8. thought
Verb
  • Flying to San Diego With a packed helicopter and dwindling fuel, the crew decided to head to the Coast Guard station in San Diego where ambulances were waiting.
    — Jaimie Ding, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Its creator, Ryan Murphy, decided to include an episode inspired by the famous 1969 Monegasque ball, only this time, the character played by Kardashian was the host.
    — Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of decided
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  • The cyclists cross the state, generating an economic impact estimated at $25 million.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026
  • To build something more permanent, would be expensive — about $650,000, the library estimated.
    — Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of estimated
Verb
  • The twist here is that the action is derived from two different points in history, switching back and forth between eras and ultimately melding the two.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The guarantee derived from a calculation by Hoover’s engineering deputy, Arthur Powell Davis, that so much water flowed down the river that there would always be enough to meet every state’s needs.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of derived
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  • The court filing alleges that social media users believed that the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders actually made appearances at the My Chemical Romance concert, and that the circulation of videos was not accidental.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Traditional pan-frying took too long for travelers who wanted a quick meal, while Sanders believed deep-frying compromised the chicken’s quality.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of believed
Verb
  • Commercial operations will begin once STUK completes its pending pre-operational inspection on a date yet to be determined.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Using the Lojack app, the deputy determined Burke took the truck from the fifth floor of the dealership’s parking garage, according to the report.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of determined
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  • Miller’s calculated the percentage chance that all 35 seats in play will go blue or red virtually in real time.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • But underneath what seems promising, the beginnings of empathy and maybe healing, there’s something performative and calculated in this fast bond.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of calculated
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  • Its scientists understood the future of digital photography, but the company could not bring the right product to market.
    — Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • My abuser understood the power of words, and used them to dictate the terms of my obedience.
    — Debbie Millman, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of understood
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  • Chris Costagli, a vice president and food thought leader at NielsenIQ, said high gas prices have worsened Americans’ concerns about affordability, and that's dampening demand for Halloween treats.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Primetime director Lance Oppenheim thought of Lipnicki for his latest role while rewatching Jerry Maguire as a reference point for the new movie.
    — Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of thought

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“Judged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judged. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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