gauged
Example Sentences
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What makes things even more difficult is that it’s impossible, as of now, to pinpoint the exact time and location of a downpour, even though it can be gauged with marvelous accuracy.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
An Institute of Governmental Studies poll in August gauged interest in the potential candidacy of Newsom and Harris.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2026
The result of the survey, which gauged sentiment of around 2,000 consumers, marginally beat a consensus of economists polled by The Wall Street Journal, which had expected a smaller uptick to minus 16.5.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
I didn't have discussions about the team with committees, but I gauged as much knowledge as I could from every staff member who was working alongside me.
From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2025
Instead, Emily, breathing quietly in the darkness, gauged the state of the household by straining to listen.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
