judging
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for judging, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act of forming an opinion or deciding a ruling or contest outcome.
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Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
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Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Frequently asked questions
What does “judging” mean?
The word “judging” means the act of forming an opinion or deciding a ruling or contest outcome. In plain terms, either the process of evaluating something, or a critical, disapproving manner.
How do you pronounce “judging”?
“Judging” is pronounced JUHD-zhihng (/ˈd͡ʒʌd͡ʒɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “judging” in a sentence?
Here is “judging” used in a sentence: “The judging for the talent show took nearly an hour.”
What part of speech is “judging”?
Depending on how it is used, “judging” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “judging” a common word?
“Judging” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “judging” have?
“Judging” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of forming an opinion or deciding a ruling or contest outcome.
Is it "judging by" or "judging from"?
Both are correct and interchangeable: "Judging by her accent, she's Australian" and "Judging from the queue, the show is popular." "Judging by" is the more frequent choice in modern English. The phrase comments on the whole sentence, so it does not need to attach to a particular noun.
Is the correct spelling "judging" or "judgeing"?
"Judging" is the only correct spelling. When "-ing" is added to a verb ending in silent "e," the "e" is dropped: judge becomes judging, just as make becomes making. "Judgeing" is always a misspelling.
What is the difference between "judging" and "judgmental"?
As an adjective, "judging" describes someone being critical in the moment ("a judging look"), while "judgmental" describes a lasting tendency to criticize others too readily; "judgmental" is the standard adjective and "judging" is informal. As a noun, "judging" is neutral, meaning the act of deciding a contest or forming an opinion, as in "the judging takes place at noon."