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 rate of inflation had slowed to 2.3%, using the central bank’s preferred inflation gauge.

From MarketWatch

Focus will center on how many dissenting votes there are and on any accompanying commentary as investors gauge the likely timing and pace of further interest-rate reductions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile, PCE inflation data—the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge—came in largely in line with forecasts in November, reinforcing expectations that the U.S. central bank will hold rates steady next week.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, known as the personal consumption expenditures price index, rose to a yearly rate of 2.8% in November, the Bureau of Economic Analysis said Thursday.

From MarketWatch

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