Judge, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Judged p. pr. & vb. n. Judging.]
  1. To hear and determine, as in causes on trial; to decide as a judge; to give judgment; to pass sentence.
     The Lord judge between thee and me.   --Gen. xvi. 5.
  Father, who art judge
  Of all things made, and judgest only right!   --Milton.
  2. To assume the right to pass judgment on another; to sit in judgment or commendation; to criticise or pass adverse judgment upon others. See Judge, v. t., 3.
     Forbear to judge, for we are sinners all.   --Shak.
  3. To compare facts or ideas, and perceive their relations and attributes, and thus distinguish truth from falsehood; to determine; to discern; to distinguish; to form an opinion about.
     Judge not according to the appearance.   --John vii. 24.
     She is wise if I can judge of her.   --Shak.
  judging
       n : the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing
           conclusions [syn: judgment, judgement]