From the given options choose the one which is the closest in meaning to the word given below 

JUDGED

Assessed

The word that is closest in meaning to the word judged is assessed.

• Judged means to form an opinion or evaluation about something, especially after careful consideration.
• Assessed means to make a judgment about the value, importance, or quality of something.

Both words refer to the act of forming an opinion about something, but judged is more general, while assessed implies a more specific and objective evaluation.

The other words in the options do not have the same meaning as judged.

• Justified means to show or prove to be right or reasonable.
• Announced means to make a public statement about something.
• Explained means to make something clear or understandable.