gauges

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measure, standard n.
measure, judge v.

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

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gauges

One possible long-term remedy might be river level gauges that relay changes to authorities in real-time, giving residents 20-30 minutes of warning, he said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

An updated dashboard from Azhar and research analyst Nathan Warren shows how their gauges look now versus a year ago — trouble for the AI boom is looming if two gauges are in the red.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026

"He can't see the enemy. He doesn't know what's going on topside. His job is to watch the two gauges in the engine room," Kudler says.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

Since then, the market has flashed several bullish signals, while some sentiment gauges have shown signs of improvement.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026

The man in the gray suit fiddled with the valve knobs, checked his gauges and, when he seemed satisfied with their current position and direction, left his post to take a seat next to Zane.

From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff