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also gage
1
as in to estimate
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 to measure
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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2
as in touchstone
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Recent Examples of gauge
John Towfighi, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
The city will survey residents to gauge their understanding of artificial intelligence and their views on the city’s use of the technology.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
John Towfighi, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
Market pricing currently points to two cuts, the first not coming until at least April and the second more likely in the back half of the year, probably around September, according to CME futures data as expressed through its FedWatch gauge.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
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Whether the labor market continues to muddle through will be key for gauging the health of consumer spending — and its potential effect on corporate profits.
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Wall Street’s fear gauge, the CBOE Volatility Index, surged in April to levels not seen since the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Barring drastic cuts to spending or bringing in additional revenue, the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office estimates the deficit could be as high as $18 billion this year and $35 billion in future years.—
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Idaho’s Office of Performance Evaluations, an independent oversight agency, estimated in a report released last year that the gap between what school districts spend to educate students with disabilities and what the state provides is more than $80 million.—
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The property’s lot measures 4,640 square feet in area.—
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For now, expectations remain measured.—
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This week, some of those indicators have fallen, but the CDC says that does not necessarily mean the season has reached its peak.—
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Hartnett pointed to a cluster of extreme positioning indicators in a note to clients Friday.—
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Though some of its '90s quirks may now feel a little passé, the WB fantasy show still stands as a feminist touchstone, breaking away from the 1992 film's damsel-in-distress trope to deliver a complex, empowered hero.—
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On a freezing New Year’s Day, the Democratic mayor took his ceremonial oath of office on the steps of City Hall, with thousands of people lining several Manhattan blocks and a slate of celebrities championing him with Millennial cultural touchstones.—
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The Department of Finance, which calculates its projections differently, is expected to estimate a smaller deficit than the LAO.—
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The spokesperson said information about how utilities are calculated is provided to residents.—
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Cozymaxxing aims to address all five senses, turning down the dial on all five to create a calming, serene atmosphere.—
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And a dial at the WSQK radio station is a different color.—
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Barton gave the jury the impression of a man prepared to go into daily combat on numerous fronts, constantly fighting one battle after another, in service of his principles.—
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To address the challenges at hand, a measured approach is needed, grounded in the basic principle of respect for human rights, as declared by the UN Human Rights Commission at Colombia’s request in July 2023.—
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But after finishing first in the Smythe Division for six straight seasons from 1981-82 until 1986-87, the Oilers apparently figured that was enough.—
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And that alone would figure to be a deal killer from a Hawks perspective.—
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“Gauge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gauge. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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