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 'wait and watch' strategy will enable the RBI to preserve flexibility to gauge the emerging risks to growth and inflation dynamics and take a calibrated call on future rate actions," Care Edge Ratings said.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Separately, analysts at BofA Global Research said they expect the personal-consumption expenditures index — the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge — to peak at around 4% in the second quarter before falling next year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

The war in Iran could add to that dynamic, though it remains too soon to fully gauge its impact.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The gauge was last marked at around 29 points, a level that suggests options traders are bracing for daily moves of around 115 points, or 1.8%, for the S&P 500 over the coming month.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

I also talked to Peter Westbrook and Keeth Smart to gauge their thoughts on the opportunity.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

gauge

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