gauge

[geyj] / geɪdʒ /

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

estimate guess subtract

Example Sentences

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The consumer-sentiment survey, first published in 1978, helps gauge how Americans feel about their own finances as well as the broader economy.

From MarketWatch

The U.S. jobs market weakened toward the end of the year as labor demand slowed, a gauge of payroll employment showed Friday, fueling further concerns about hiring after the unemployment rate edged higher.

From The Wall Street Journal

In November, a private gauge showed Chinese factories cut back on activity, reflecting weaker growth momentum.

From The Wall Street Journal

Although I thought he was a great guy, I was in no emotional state to gauge romantic chemistry.

From Los Angeles Times

Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal expected the gauge to remain at 8.

From The Wall Street Journal

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