Definition

Describing something that has been evaluated or selected by a group of judges or experts.

Example

The juried exhibition featured artworks chosen by a panel of experienced artists.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new art show?

Yeah, I heard it's a juried exhibition with some amazing artists.

I really want to check it out this weekend.

Same here! I love seeing what the jury selects.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Juried → It is derived from 'jury' (from Old French *juree*, meaning sworn) and the suffix '-ed' (indicating a past action). The word 'juried' refers to something that has been judged or evaluated by a jury.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'jury' that has 'sworn' to evaluate something, and remember that 'juried' means it has been judged by that jury.

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