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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Banks gauge interest from some parties before the trade is public, but the rules are strict about what can and can’t be disclosed, since the sizable sale can move markets.

From The Wall Street Journal

The ADP report, normally a second-tier labor-market gauge, has taken on greater importance due to delays in the publication of the official U.S. employment report tied to the government shutdown a few months ago.

From MarketWatch

It’s hard to gauge the market price for Venezuelan crude since it’s been sanctioned by the U.S. for years.

From MarketWatch

But Xu noted that multiple variables go into calculating the VIX, and that it isn’t just a fear gauge as its commonly used moniker suggests.

From MarketWatch

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