judicate
/ˈdʒuːdɪkeɪt/Definitions
1. verb
to form or express an opinion or judgment, especially formally or officially
“The court will judge the evidence and then decide to acquit or convict the defendant.”
2. noun
the act or process of forming or expressing an opinion or judgment, especially formally or officially
“The judge’s judgment was based on the evidence presented in court.”
3. verb
to act as a judge or to preside over a court or other official body
“She was appointed to judge the debate competition.”
4. noun
a person or body of people authorized to make decisions or judgments in a particular matter
“The panel of judges will review the applications and select the winners.”