A jury is a group of ordinary people in court. They hear the facts and then make an important decision. This is the main use of the word.
The jury decided the man was not guilty.
The jury listened carefully to the case.
In contests or shows, a jury is a group of experts. They decide who wins or gets an award. This meaning is common in art or talent contests.
The jury gave the prize to the best singer.
A jury of artists judged the painting contest.
A jury can also mean a small group of people who meet to choose or decide something important. This group is not usually in court but in meetings or events.
The jury discussed the best plan for the project.
A jury decided on the new school rules.
In sports like gymnastics or diving, a jury is a group of officials who give scores. They watch the performance and decide points or penalties.
The gymnastics jury gave high scores to the athletes.
The jury reviewed the race and found no faults.
At fairs or shows, a jury may be a group that chooses the best items, like animals, food, or crafts. They judge quality and give awards or certificates.
The jury looked at all the cakes in the competition.
Farmers and the jury judged the best animals at the fair.
Sometimes 'jury' means any group or people who judge or decide something, not official but just by opinion. It can be used in casual or figurative ways.
The jury of friends gave their opinion about the movie.
In the game, the jury decided who played best.
