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UK//ˈdʒʌdʒɪz//US//ˈdʒʌdʒɪz//

Meaning of Judges

Officials who decide the outcome in legal cases and administer justice.

In simple words: People who decide if someone is guilty or not in court.

Judges in a sentence

  • The judges carefully listened to the arguments presented in the court.
  • She wants to become one of the judges for the national competition.
  • The judges made their decision after a long deliberation.
  • Judges have the power to enforce the law impartially.
  • The panel of judges awarded the prize to the best performer.

How to use Judges

Use 'judge' to refer to a legal official. Avoid casual contexts when using this term; in informal settings, use 'referee' for sports.

Grammar pattern

judge + object

Memory hint

Think of 'judges' as 'just us' - the people deciding what's just.

Related words

Collocations with Judges

  • district judges
  • appeal judges
  • judges' ruling
  • federal judges
  • senior judges

Synonyms for Judges

Opposites of Judges

Common mistakes with Judges

  • Confused with the adjective 'judgmental'.
  • Used in place of 'jury' for the group deciding a case.
  • Using 'judges' as a verb form incorrectly in present continuous.

Compare Judges with Magistrate, Justice, Referee, Adjudicator

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Frequently asked questions about Judges

What does Judges mean?

People who decide if someone is guilty or not in court.

What is the definition of Judges?

Officials who decide the outcome in legal cases and administer justice.

How do you use Judges in a sentence?

The judges carefully listened to the arguments presented in the court.

Can you give another example of Judges?

She wants to become one of the judges for the national competition.

What are synonyms for Judges?

Common alternatives include magistrate, justice, arbiter, referee, adjudicator.

What is the opposite of Judges?

Opposite meanings include defendants, accused.

What words go with Judges?

It commonly pairs with district judges, appeal judges, judges' ruling, federal judges, senior judges.

What are common mistakes when using Judges?

Confused with the adjective 'judgmental'. Used in place of 'jury' for the group deciding a case. Using 'judges' as a verb form incorrectly in present continuous.

How do you pronounce Judges?

US: //ˈdʒʌdʒɪz//, UK: //ˈdʒʌdʒɪz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Judges formal or informal?

"Judges" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Judges?

Use 'judge' to refer to a legal official. Avoid casual contexts when using this term; in informal settings, use 'referee' for sports.