Competition, game & elimination systems · Working

Judging

ELI5

Evaluation of performance or outcomes by judges under stated criteria.

Used in conversation

“We need to agree how the judging will be handled with the people affected.”

Pitch context

Use this in nonfiction pitches to separate what is known, accessible, ethical and structurally repeatable.

Why it matters: Distinguishes story, access, evidence, format mechanics and participant-care responsibilities.

Sources & evidence · 8

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.