gauges

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

subtract

Example Sentences

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Measurements from satellites and coastal tide gauges did not fully align with calculations from ocean warming and melting ice.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Wilding, an economist, looked at the two main gauges the Federal Reserve uses to help set monetary policy, which have been flashing quite different signals.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

This will top up rain gauges in some locations but there will be gaps in between meaning some places will stay mostly or completely dry.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Against that backdrop, the Bank of Japan is widely expected to keep its policy rate at 0.75% at its next meeting on Tuesday as it gauges geopolitical risks in considering when to tighten again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Numbers from strain gauges, measuring forces acting on various parts of the planes structure.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly