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- [joo r-ee]
- /ˈdʒʊər i/
- /ˈdʒʊə.ri/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [joo r-ee]
- /ˈdʒʊər i/
Definitions of jury word
- noun plural jury a group of persons sworn to render a verdict or true answer on a question or questions officially submitted to them. 1
- noun plural jury such a group selected according to law and sworn to inquire into or determine the facts concerning a cause or an accusation submitted to them and to render a verdict to a court. Compare grand jury, petty jury. 1
- noun plural jury a group of persons chosen to adjudge prizes, awards, etc., as in a competition. 1
- verb with object jury to judge or evaluate by means of a jury: All entries will be juried by a panel of professionals. 1
- idioms jury the jury is (still) out, a decision, determination, or opinion has yet to be rendered: The jury is still out on the president's performance. 1
- adjective jury makeshift or temporary, as for an emergency: a jury mast. 1
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Origin of jury
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English jurie, juree, < Old French juree oath, juridical inquiry, noun use of juree, feminine past participle of jurer to swear; cf. jurat
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Parts of speech for Jury
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jury popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
jury usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for jury
noun jury
- adjudicators — Plural form of adjudicator.
- judges — a public officer authorized to hear and decide cases in a court of law; a magistrate charged with the administration of justice.
- bench — A bench is a long seat of wood or metal that two or more people can sit on.
- panel — a distinct portion, section, or division of a wall, wainscot, ceiling, door, shutter, fence, etc., especially of any surface sunk below or raised above the general level or enclosed by a frame or border.
- board — A board is a flat, thin, rectangular piece of wood or plastic which is used for a particular purpose.
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