Noun

1. A book of the old testament that tells the history of israel under the leaders known as judges
2. A public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
3. An authority who is able to estimate worth or quality

Verb

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