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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The hot labor market means there will be even more focus on two inflation gauges coming out next week.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

This is especially important, as some of these gauges are closer to 2% and rising more slowly while others rise more rapidly away from the Fed’s 2% target.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

If they are masking broader demand pressures, these alternative gauges are providing false comfort and could leave the Fed behind the curve again.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Drones deployed earlier had been unable to read gauges showing the internal temperatures.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Still the gauges failed to indicate a reaction.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick