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1
as in estimated
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
glance over the pattern and try to gauge how much fabric you'll need
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2
as in measured
to find out the size, extent, or amount of
very difficult to gauge how upset he really is by his controlled reaction
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Recent Examples of gauged
An Institute of Governmental Studies poll in August gauged interest in the potential candidacy of Newsom and Harris.
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Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The economists sifted through individual-level data on mortgages and consumption and gauged changes in borrowing based on the effect of rate reductions on boosting asset prices.
—Malcolm Scott, Bloomberg, 4 Mar. 2026
And there were rumors that the Dodgers had gauged trade interest in Hernandez over the winter.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Markets currently expect the Fed to cut once or twice this year — most likely in June and December, according to futures market pricing gauged by the CME Group’s FedWatch tool.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Battery Life and Power Management The durability of a medical alert system is gauged by its ability to save power when it is most required.
—Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Neither’s production, as gauged by pure receiving yards, stands out.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Jan. 2026
The rest either dropped out or were cut during monthly evaluations that gauged if trainees were improving fast enough.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
Lucrative, fully remote data science jobs with robust salaries usually require technical proficiencies that are gauged in an interview.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The economists sifted through individual-level data on mortgages and consumption and gauged changes in borrowing based on the effect of rate reductions on boosting asset prices.
—Malcolm Scott, Bloomberg, 4 Mar. 2026
And there were rumors that the Dodgers had gauged trade interest in Hernandez over the winter.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Markets currently expect the Fed to cut once or twice this year — most likely in June and December, according to futures market pricing gauged by the CME Group’s FedWatch tool.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Battery Life and Power Management The durability of a medical alert system is gauged by its ability to save power when it is most required.
—Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Neither’s production, as gauged by pure receiving yards, stands out.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Jan. 2026
The rest either dropped out or were cut during monthly evaluations that gauged if trainees were improving fast enough.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
Lucrative, fully remote data science jobs with robust salaries usually require technical proficiencies that are gauged in an interview.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gauged
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It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Corderman estimated the state could lose $10 million if that happened.—
Bryan P. Sears,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Mar. 2026
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The quantum vacuum, or the properties of empty space, is something that can be measured in various ways.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2026
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Jet fuel prices are up about 106% versus a month ago, according to the International Air Transport Association, which measured data for the week ended March 20.—
Jessica Dickler,Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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Payments would be calculated based on the number of taxpayers per filing status who qualify.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Mar. 2026
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The economists calculated that improvements in gaming technology since 2004 alone can explain nearly half the increase in young men’s leisure hours.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Both of them were glad to have figured it out for that night.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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If anyone figured any of this would dissuade the part of Simpson’s fan base that came to know him as an alternative country artist first, and not someone who does topical disco, that dissuasion did not materialize.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2026
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The 6-foot-10, 265-pound Chinyelu made as big a jump as any player in the SEC.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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Another miss for Miller Miller made his ninth Sweet 16 appearance in 21 seasons, the most of any coach who hasn’t reached the Final Four.—
Janie McCauley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Rita Ora guessed Vanessa Carlton, Ken Jeong guessed Lea Michele and Robin Thicke guessed Michelle Branch.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Because of Sterling’s ability, Harvard-Westlake reached the CIF Southern Section Open Division final — a mountaintop no regional pundit would’ve guessed.—
Tarek Fattal,
Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Gauged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gauged. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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