judging
n. uncountable B1 Intermediate US //ˈdʒədʒɪŋ// UK //dʒˈʌdʒɪŋ// judg·ing
n. the act of deciding who wins a competition or how good something is. It involves looking at the facts and making a final choice.
n. the process of evaluating or forming an opinion about someone or something, especially in a formal competition or legal context.
The judging for the art contest starts at noon.
After hours of careful judging, the panel finally announced the winner of the baking competition.
The criteria for the judging were so strict that even the most experienced participants struggled to meet the technical requirements set by the committee.
Usage
Often used as a gerund to describe the formal evaluation phase of an event.