judge

judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

pronounce judgment on

form a critical opinion of

“I cannot judge some works of modern art”

an authority who is able to estimate worth or quality

put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of

“The judge tried both father and son in separate trials”

a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice

determine the result of (a competition)