judge-n; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: a public official who adjudicates

Commentary: JUDGE[+role][+authority][+public][+adjudicator]

Examples:
The Supreme Court consists of nine judges.
The plaintiff looked the judge right in the eye.
Two field judges declared that the football was out of bounds.
She has been a judge at several equestrian competitions.
The line judge said the offense has no more time outs on the clock.
The figure skater did a triple jump right in front of the judges.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: an expert or authority who critiques something

Commentary: JUDGE[+role][+authority][+critic]

Examples:
Who is the best judge of their own culture?
John is a poor judge of character.
She is an esteemed judge of 18th century miniature ceramic figures.
When it comes to our products we let you be the judge.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2