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also gages
1
as in figures
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 measures
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 gauges
Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
In business, profit margins are a performance metric that gauges the extent to which businesses are making money, similar to how the number of games a baseball team leads its division by determines its standing.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Tidal gauges from South Florida to New York are all running about a foot higher than normal, prompting authorities to close or restrict swimming at many beaches.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Several stream gauges in the basin were recording record daily lows, like the San Juan River in Pagosa Springs and on Vallecito Creek.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
The weather gauges at both Fort Lauderdale International Airport and Pembroke Pines North Perry Airport are more than 10 inches below normal for the year thus far.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
The diffusion index in the jobs report gauges the concentration of growth.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
In business, profit margins are a performance metric that gauges the extent to which businesses are making money, similar to how the number of games a baseball team leads its division by determines its standing.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Tidal gauges from South Florida to New York are all running about a foot higher than normal, prompting authorities to close or restrict swimming at many beaches.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Several stream gauges in the basin were recording record daily lows, like the San Juan River in Pagosa Springs and on Vallecito Creek.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
The weather gauges at both Fort Lauderdale International Airport and Pembroke Pines North Perry Airport are more than 10 inches below normal for the year thus far.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gauges
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This figures to be a steep challenge for each team.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
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With one of the biggest games of the year coming right off the bat, there figures to plenty of juice in this matchup as well as plenty of people looking for the top LSU-Clemson betting promos.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Elasticity measures how demand responds to price changes.—
Ashish Verma,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Plus, the full three-dimensional picture of the flows is not yet complete, as the DynamiX system currently measures the motion along only one direction.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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And patients without visible signs of starvation showed severe electrolyte imbalances and significant anemia in their lab results — clear indicators of malnutrition, Ali said.—
Brendan Rascius,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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The rump and the ears are other indicators.—
Tim Kelly,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The advent of short-form cricket has seen fielding standards rise rapidly in the past decade.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The standards for staffing levels are based on federal regulations from the Office of Personnel Management.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Using Economic Policy Institute data, Investopedia calculates $650,000 to cover childcare, transportation, meals, and other expenses, with college costs exceeding $230,000 for two children.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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An overpayment can happen when the SSA incorrectly calculates a person's benefits or when a beneficiary fails to update a change in income.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The team is rounded out by Asia Stocchi, who takes on distribution and development coordination duties as the company scales up operations.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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The real test is whether governments, corporations, and consumers can demand an AI ecosystem that scales sustainably.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Bush's comments became cultural touchstones for government failure, widely mocked and criticized.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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The timeline is assembled in such a way that emotional touchstones can sometimes feel manipulative, considering how ruthlessly unsentimental Bobo’s narration sounds.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Among families that receive the credit, about two-thirds will see their credit increase from the changes according to Tax Policy Center estimates, with an average increase of $380.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Goldman estimates that hyperscaler capex has totaled $368 billion so far this year.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Gauges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gauges. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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