GAUGING Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

gauging

verb

variants also gaging

present participle of gauge

as in estimating

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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as in measuring

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 gauging Your nose is also a great tool for gauging ripeness. —

Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026 For fans, that means the eye-gauging 12-personnel days are over. —

Noah White, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026 Cincy is gauging Neymar’s interest and requirements, while also having internal conversations about whether pushing to sign the global superstar makes sense, sources add. —

Tom Bogert, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026 However, season 4 saw the couple navigating a series of emotional issues, with Connor expressing difficulty gauging Georgie’s interest in the first few episodes. —

Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026 Siamak Namazi, an American businessman and Iran analyst who was held hostage for nearly eight years by the regime, said gauging the regime’s moves is now much more difficult after so many leaders were killed. —

Abigail Williams, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026 Elliot has been a great resource for gaging how things are going for the rest of the class as well as someone that can assist other students during our office hours time on campus. —

Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026 The effort started with a survey late last year gauging the climate on safety, trust and a sense of belonging. —

Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026 As mentioned, these can help with routing tickets, gauging customer sentiment, generating responses based on knowledge base articles, and other time-saving tasks. —

John Brandon, PC Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026

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Boerboels are known for having one of the strongest bite forces in the canine world, with tests estimating their bite pressure at roughly 500 to 800 PSI (pounds per square inch).

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Visual effects and postproduction work are seen as most vulnerable to the technology, with one study in early 2024 of nearly 300 leaders across the industry estimating that more than 200,000 positions will be eliminated over the next three years.

— Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026