- present participle of gauge.
gauging
Example Sentences
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The monthly U.S. payrolls report used to be as much about gauging the Federal Reserve’s reaction as the actual number of Americans hired and fired.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
The Kaub gauging station in western Germany is a key indicator of navigability on the Rhine because it measures how heavily cargo vessels can be loaded.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
But there’s also been a slight shift back toward gauging the room for rate cuts.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
Kingsley looks at me, gauging if I’ve grasped the heartbreak of the moment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
She kept her eyes on the horizon, but Leo got the feeling she was gauging his mood, considering what to say.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
