gauge
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The parts market is now in what Advance Auto considers a “shoulder period” between tax refunds and peak summer driving, making it difficult to gauge how much of consumers’ budgets will go to car maintenance.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Both are hard to measure because investors’ identities — and thus the ability to gauge their intentions — are often obscured by corporate registrations.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
The model builds on the original “Misery Index,” a measure popularized in the late 1970s, which simply added up the inflation rate and the unemployment rate to gauge economic pain for households.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
Compass says this helps sellers gauge interest and make sure they are priced correctly before their listing goes public.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Then I slowly repin the cloth, measuring an inch apart with a metal sewing gauge.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
Vocabulary lists containing gauge
ACT Vocabulary List
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Life Is So Good
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Our Town
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
