What does "Judge by" mean?

based on evidence

Synonym: based on, according to Opposite: disregarding, ignoring

"Judge by" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Well, uh, judging by the empty beer cars, the fur, the pornography, and the claw marks, I'd say a homeless man and a raccoon.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S4E1

maybe it's because she didn't want to be judged by you.

Emily in Paris S2E9

Because judging by the nicotine stains, your fingers do.

Grey's Anatomy S2E14

but judging by the state of this, I'd say not.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Been away three days judging by the laundry.

Sherlock S1E2

Judging by where you ended up, I'd say the plan worked.

The Crown S1E3

You were always competing with me, and judging by tonight, you still are.

Desperate Housewives S1E7

So, erm, judging by the architecture, I'd say we're around the year 200,000.

Doctor Who S1E7

"Judge by" in TV shows & movies

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