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 Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates again.

From The Wall Street Journal

Novartis will partly gauge the return on its Super Bowl investment by watching whether more men visit its campaign website or partners’ sites.

From The Wall Street Journal

Saudi’s monthly crude pricing is closely watched by traders as a key gauge of the kingdom’s view on regional demand.

From The Wall Street Journal

How directly Bitcoin’s plunge is linked to the Nasdaq’s underwhelming performance, is difficult to gauge.

From Barron's

The latest estimates for the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, the personal consumption expenditures price index, call for 3% inflation in December.

From Barron's

gauge

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