The verb JUDGE has 5 senses: 1. determine the result of (a competition). 2. form a critical opinion of. 3. judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time). 4. pronounce judgment on. 5. put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of. Familiarity information: JUDGE used as a verb is common.Dictionary entry details.he verb JUDGE has 5 senses: 1. determine the result of (a competition). 2. form a critical opinion of. 3. judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time). 4. pronounce judgment on. 5. put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of. Familiarity information: JUDGE used as a verb is common.