Definitions

gauge

[geyj] / geɪdʒ /

NOUN

measure, standard

Synonyms

STRONGEST

barometer benchmark criterion indicator meter pattern yardstick

STRONG

basis bore capacity check degree depth example exemplar extent guide guideline height magnitude mark model norm rule sample scale scope size span test thickness touchstone type width

Antonyms

STRONG

extreme unimportance

WEAK

estimate guess

VERB

measure, judge

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appraise ascertain assess calculate calibrate determine evaluate guess quantify take account of weigh

STRONG

adjudge check compute count estimate eye figure guesstimate meter peg rate reckon scale size tally value

WEAK

check out figure in have one's number look over quantitate size up

Antonyms

STRONG

estimate guess subtract

Example Sentences

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The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge is expected to show prices rose faster in December, reinforcing policymakers’ increasing caution on cutting interest rates.

From Barron's

A popular gauge of the greenback, the ICE U.S.

From MarketWatch

Broader risk gauges are rising, as well, with the VIX volatility index moving past the 20 point mark, a level generally seen as separating calm markets from choppier ones, in early Thursday trading.

From Barron's

Volatility gauges remain muted, but are closing at ever higher levels, suggesting the current market calm could be broken at any time.

From Barron's

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