judge

verb: to form an opinion or conclusion about
- You should not judge a book by its cover.
noun: a public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law
- The judge carefully considered the evidence before delivering the verdict.
noun: a person who decides the results of a competition
- The judge awarded the gold medal to the gymnast with the highest score.
verb: to determine the result or winner of a competition
- The panel of experts will judge the baking competition based on taste and presentation.