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Judging the contest took time.
What does Judging mean?
Judging means forming an opinion or evaluating.
Dictionary definition
Forming an opinion, making a decision, or evaluating something.
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Judging in a sentence
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The coach was judging each routine fairly.
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The teacher explained that judging an answer should involve evidence and clear criteria.
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What does judging mean?
Judging means forming an opinion or evaluating.
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Which sentence uses judging correctly?
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Which word is closest in meaning to judging?
Evaluating is close in meaning to judging.
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WordJudging.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningJudging means forming an opinion or evaluating.
ExampleExample: Judging the contest took time.
Word breakdown
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- juhj · ing
- Strongest beat
- juhj
- Ending
- ing
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- Put a little extra energy on juhj.
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Synonyms
Words like Judging
evaluatingUse for carefully deciding the quality or value of something.
assessingUse for judging or measuring something.
Antonyms
Opposite words
guessingUse for answering without enough evidence.
ignoringUse for not paying attention.
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Judging means forming an opinion or evaluating.
Common mix-up
Judging is not the same as guessing. Judging means judging means forming an opinion or evaluating.
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Read this model sentence: The coach was judging each routine fairly. Clue words: coach, each, routine. Underline clue words that show why judging fits instead of guessing. Now write one new sentence that shows judging without using the word judging. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show judging?
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