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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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Inflation in Canada accelerated in March, by 2.4%, although that was less than expected, while other gauges indicated that core prices—which strip out volatile items like food and energy—were mostly contained.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 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

Economists at ING expect to see evidence of price pressures continuing to build in the PMI sub-indexes, and predict that both official gauges will tip back into contraction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

The shifting dynamic between the PCE and CPI inflation gauges could be due to recent trends in housing and information-technology inflation.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

I showed them what I did with the pumps and said, “Now I just be watching the gauges and the boilers running smooth.”

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson