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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Delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data will be the key focus as investors gauge when the Fed is likely to cut interest rates again.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Cboe Volatility Index or VIX—the market’s “fear gauge”—has spiked, though it’s still low compared with last April’s “Liberation Day” panic.

From Barron's

As that gauge hovered around 60 points, there were conflicting signals about the future.

From The Wall Street Journal

Other banks might view such loans as risky, but Erebor has said its understanding of its customers’ businesses will let it more accurately gauge their risks—and offer more attractive loan terms.

From The Wall Street Journal

Delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data will be the key focus as investors gauge when the Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates again.

From The Wall Street Journal

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