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also gage
1
as in to calculate
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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also gage
2
as in touchstone
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Recent Examples of gauge
Brian Evans,sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
Egg prices therefore remain a key touchstone for consumers gauging the impact of persistent inflation as well as the administration's ability to address it, meaning Trump's triumphant statements could fall on deaf ears if reported declines fail to translate into lower prices on store shelves.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
By contrast, integrating all these new functions to play nicely with Icon’s classic-style gauges, billet aluminum switchgear, and NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) solutions, sounds almost more difficult.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Treasury yields were lower on Monday as investors try to gauge the impact that U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs will have on the U.S. economy.
—Brian Evans,sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
Egg prices therefore remain a key touchstone for consumers gauging the impact of persistent inflation as well as the administration's ability to address it, meaning Trump's triumphant statements could fall on deaf ears if reported declines fail to translate into lower prices on store shelves.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index, the central bank’s preferred inflation gauge, rose 2.5% year-over-year in February, according to data the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released Friday.
—Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
By contrast, integrating all these new functions to play nicely with Icon’s classic-style gauges, billet aluminum switchgear, and NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) solutions, sounds almost more difficult.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2025
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Verb
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These tariffs, which were set to go into effect today but have now been put on a 90-day pause for every country except for China, which will see a 125 percent tax on exports, seem to have been calculated using a blanket formula that some economists and trade experts find almost nonsensical.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2025
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Opta’s Premier League Predictor, which projects the final standings by simulating the remaining games thousands of times to calculate an average outcome, gives Brighton a 17.3 per cent chance of finishing seventh or higher.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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And organizations across the food system have been very active in measuring the scale of food waste—because having that data is a crucial step toward solving these challenges.—
Danielle Nierenberg,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Aftershocks followed, one of them measuring a strong 6.4 magnitude.—
Time,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In that supply, which provides about 10 percent of the city’s drinking water, levels of chloride — a chemical found in salt and an indicator of salinity — tripled over the last 30 years.—
The Learning Network,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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For instance, completed evaluations and concluded formal negotiations are both leading indicators in a purchase process.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Michael Hurley, the beloved eccentric folk singer whose music became a touchstone for a generation of singer-songwriters, has died at 83.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2025
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With its European architecture, rich textile history and cultural touchstones like the gaucho, there is plenty of inspiration for designers to pull from.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Yet the Red Sox still figure to give him opportunities over the next two months.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Only a handful of teams project to have salary-cap space, and most of the top potential free agents figure to stay with their current teams.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The set includes a 34-millimeter rose gold alloy watch designed with a floral-print dial and a neutral pink leather strap.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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Pearly white face is adorned with a golden Roman numeral dial for a classic look.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In the exploration phase, deep knowledge allows for meaningful manipulation and novel combinations of knowledge based on the fundamental rules and principles within a field of expertise to produce creative solutions.—
Ming-Chien Chyu,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Now we are no longer trusted as a viable partner that will stand by our word and our democratic principles.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Analysts estimate Meta could gain between $2.46 billion and $3.38 billion in additional ad revenue in 2025 if TikTok is banned.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The organization also estimated in 2020 that 20,000 children ages 6 to 17 in Texas either were currently in or were at very high risk for out-of-home or out-of-school placement because of their mental health needs.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Gauge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gauge. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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