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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Extra money in the system can also rekindle inflation, so investors are watching the M2 money supply—a rough gauge of how much cash is circulating in the system.

From Barron's

It is difficult to gauge the true scale of bloodshed because, like other international news organisations, the BBC is not able to report from inside the country.

From BBC

Stocks hit fresh record highs, Treasury yields barely budged and the market’s benchmark volatility gauge moved lower throughout Monday’s session following news of a criminal probe by the U.S.

From Barron's

In 2023, Goldman spoke with American Express to gauge its interest in taking over the program, the Journal reported.

From The Wall Street Journal

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