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1
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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2
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
At this time of the season, with the trade deadline still weeks away, teams are typically checking in with each other to start gauging the market.
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Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
In addition to gauging the health of the AI trade, investors are watching developments in the Middle East closely and also are looking ahead to inflation data later this week, which could determine the direction of interest rates.
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Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
That was David in Sandy Springs’ response to last week’s poll gauging your thoughts about the vanishingly slim possibility of the Braves targeting Tigers ace Tarik Skubal in a midseason trade.
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Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
But after gauging the reluctance among the council to support Lee’s plan, Falk is back to pushing in the opposite direction.
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Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
The company is currently in the process of gauging demand for the expansion from gas utilities and power plants, before submitting the project for regulatory approval.
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John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
Democrats are leading the generic ballot gauging which party Hispanic voters would prefer to control the House of Representatives, 54% to 27%, according to a recent national survey of 3,000.
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David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
Guo says that as of April, the company has received nearly 20,000 pre-orders for the M1 model, which is capable of gauging facial expressions and starting a conversation if someone appears lonely and can also read books to children.
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Rana Wehbe Watson,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Fangio said the Eagles looked at Woolen midseason last year while gauging the Seahawks’ interest in trading him.
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Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
In addition to gauging the health of the AI trade, investors are watching developments in the Middle East closely and also are looking ahead to inflation data later this week, which could determine the direction of interest rates.
—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
That was David in Sandy Springs’ response to last week’s poll gauging your thoughts about the vanishingly slim possibility of the Braves targeting Tigers ace Tarik Skubal in a midseason trade.
—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
But after gauging the reluctance among the council to support Lee’s plan, Falk is back to pushing in the opposite direction.
—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
The company is currently in the process of gauging demand for the expansion from gas utilities and power plants, before submitting the project for regulatory approval.
—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
Democrats are leading the generic ballot gauging which party Hispanic voters would prefer to control the House of Representatives, 54% to 27%, according to a recent national survey of 3,000.
—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
Guo says that as of April, the company has received nearly 20,000 pre-orders for the M1 model, which is capable of gauging facial expressions and starting a conversation if someone appears lonely and can also read books to children.
—
Rana Wehbe Watson,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Fangio said the Eagles looked at Woolen midseason last year while gauging the Seahawks’ interest in trading him.
—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gauging
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Real-world error includes sources of error beyond sampling error, such as nonresponse bias, coverage error, late shifts among undecided voters and error in estimating the composition of the electorate.
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Yet, in open defiance of the ban, last year’s Pride went on as planned and was the biggest in Hungary’s history, with organizers estimating attendance at more than 350,000.
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About the flag This American flag, larger than the reconstructed pioneer cabin in which it was found, measuring approximately 19 by 36 feet, spans more than 680 square feet – roughly the size of a standard one-bedroom New York apartment.
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The setup can scan an area measuring 200 by 200 micrometers at heights ranging from 50 to 450 micrometers above the surface.
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Night after night of lying there frustrated, anxious, wide awake, calculating how few hours remain, and the bed slowly becomes a cue for wakefulness and worry instead of sleep.
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For months, shipping companies have been in wait and see mode, carefully calculating the risk of moving ships through the strait.
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Going back to the books, the cocoon periods after each tragedy were periods of vulnerability, figuring things out and trying to survive, and that’s incredibly satisfying to play.
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Surely, a state as innovative as Florida is capable of figuring it out.
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But making their wishes known ahead of time is key to maintaining independence even as life situations change, said Kweli Rashied-Henry, interim director of Fulton County Senior Services.
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In fact, a single cup of pomegranate arils contains about 7 grams of fiber, making the fruit beneficial for digestive health and promoting fullness.
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Competitive Wordle Score The Wordle Bot gets 1 point for guessing in three and 1 for beating me.
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Once the model is built, it can be used to take a scene constructed by artists and tweak it, making the physics look realistic — not by modeling the physics, but by guessing at them based on absorbing an incredibly large dataset of real-world footage.
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At first glance, judging friend versus foe feels simple and even necessary in the garden.
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If the outcome isn’t moving, examine inputs and behaviors before judging the system’s capability.
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“Gauging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gauging. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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